LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network is a library consortium made up of 47 college and university libraries in the state of Louisiana. LOUIS was founded in 1992 by library deans and directors at both public and private institutions in the state.[1] LOUIS is governed by the Louisiana Board of Regents; an executive board made up of consortia members advises the consortia.[2] LOUIS is also a member of the International Coalition of Library Consortia, or ICOLC.[3]

The consortia's work includes technology support, cooperative procurement of electronic resources, affordable access to course materials, digital inclusion,[4] and community building and professional development.[5]

Members

See also

References

  1. Libraries, LOUIS. "LOUIS Libraries: Leadership: Overview". LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  2. Libraries, LOUIS. "LOUIS Libraries: Leadership: Overview". LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  3. "LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network | ICOLC Website". icolc.net. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  4. report, Community news. "Livingston Parish Library opens Digital Inclusion Pilot program". The Advocate. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  5. "Getting There Together". American Libraries Magazine. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-11-02.


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