Shared print
Shared print is a movement in which libraries work together on a coordinated, community-wide effort to preserve print collections through collective action. Today a variety of partnerships and collaborations house, manage, and provide access to physical collections. CRL works to support the diverse efforts of these collective efforts for our members and the needs of the larger library community.
CRL supports shared print in many ways:
- Supporting the PAN Forum. A biannual meeting that shares information, expertise and best practices on the strategic management of print holdings.
- Building the JSTOR print archive by assembling a collection of JSTOR archive journal volumes in print form for the use of CRL library members.
- Working with other shared print programs and collaborative efforts to govern and standardize collaborative programs.
If you have any questions about shared print, reach out using our contact form.
About PAN (Print Archive Network Forum)
The Center for Research Libraries promotes opportunities for knowledgeable individuals at libraries and consortia to share information, expertise and best practices on the strategic management of print holdings.
- The Print Archive Network (PAN) Forums are venues for this kind of information sharing.
- The semi-annual PAN Forum has been held since 2009. It occurs the Friday morning before ALA's annual and midwinter conferences.
- Everyone with an interest in print archiving is welcome to attend and participate in the Forums.
PAN Event Lists and Materials
- The PAN Event Index lists previous PAN events
- The old PAN Meeting Archive contains early discussions and materials leading up to the development of a North American print archives framework in 2010.
For more information, email us.