The single invoice format simplifies staff training. Information on the annual subscription data diskettes is being used to create a database to compare format availability and pricing and for in-house use studies. Using a single source for periodical subscriptions in effect has added to our staff size at a fraction of the cost of hiring someone in-house. One of the real benefits of consolidating the accounts may come when we migrate to yet another integrated library system next year. Advice to Anyone Considering Consolidation Start early.
Timing is everything.
Begin requesting service proposals immediately after payment of current renewal invoice. You must know what benefits you expect to gain from consolidation so that you ask the right questions when soliciting service proposals. Move forward or return to table of contents.