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Tenn-Share welcomes all libraries, museums, archives and other information agencies in the state of Tennessee as members.

In 2010-2011, nearly 600 libraries joined Tenn-Share in our efforts to bring more resources to all of our libraries.

Please join us for 2011-2012! Tenn-Share Membership Form

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 public, academic, special, and school libraries are saving now.

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

  

  Ingram Library Services, Inc. has been a partner with Tenn-Share since 1997, offering our members generous discounts on orders of print, audio and video/DVD materials, e-books and downloadable audio for libraries. 2011-2012 Ingram - Tenn-Share agreement

  • As memberships are renewed, Tenn-Share sends Ingram updated membership lists and ordering privileges are instated.
  • New members must create an account with Ingram before their initial order.

  Please contact Melissa Brenneman with questions about the Tenn-Share agreement with Ingram for 2011-12.

• 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.