Papers of the Gauteng and Environs Library Consortium (GAELIC) (LA: GAELIC)

Abstract

GAELIC was a regional academic library consortium founded in April 1996 as a programme of FOTIM (Foundation of Tertiary Institutions of the Northern Metropolis). It was initially established to collaborate in the purchase of a common library system but its focus evolved to ensuring the effective use of the library system; skills development and capacity building of member library staff and seeking opportunities for resource sharing and cooperative purchasing. Its benefits include: providing networking opportunities among member library staff, collaborative projects, access to collective resources and cost-effective practices through for example a wide variety of workshops, training sessions, marketing events and information sessions for its entire member library staff.

The Collection (5.1 lin m)

The GAELIC papers consist mainly of agenda, minutes and annexures of the various workgroups that functioned to ensure coordination and best practices amongst the GAELIC member libraries.