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Tenn-Share Benefits:

  •  You'll join a network of almost 600 libraries in Tennessee supporting resource-sharing efforts across the state. That's a lot of buying power.  See how academic and special libraries are saving now.

 

  • Become an affiliate member of Lyrasis, with access to the OCLC Interlibrary Loan system, discounts on Lyrasis training workshops, and other benefits.

 

  • Receive a deep discount, with free shipping, on book, video/CD/DVD and spoken word audio orders from Ingram Library Services.              

                                                                                                                

  • Receive discounts on electronic database subscriptions from a wide variety of vendors. Information is sent via the bi-monthly newsletter Database News and Offers.

 

  • Earn Continuing Education Credits for educational workshops on a variety of topics at inexpensive member rates

 

  • Join Tenn-Share members in library advocacy.  Effecting positive change for Tennessee libraries requires lots of cooperation and effort in getting the word out to legislators.  This has been especially true in increasing funding for the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL).  Be a part of the solution in creating stronger, better-supported libraries in Tennessee!

 

  • Attend Tenn-Share’s annual Fall Conference and DataFest, learning about statewide resource-sharing projects and opportunities.