Library CoLab is built on the belief that libraries are stronger when they work together. Sharing collections, expertise, and infrastructure can expand access, reduce barriers, and create opportunities that individual libraries cannot achieve alone.
Empowering Libraries Through Collaboration
Library CoLab was founded by Peter D. Collins, whose professional work has focused on resource sharing, library cooperation, and connecting libraries across institutional and national boundaries.
His experience in academic libraries and international professional initiatives, including RSCVD, IFLA, ALA, and NISO, informs an independent approach to helping libraries evaluate options, strengthen partnerships, and plan for the future.
Libraries can accomplish more when they share knowledge, resources, and responsibilities. Strong partnerships create opportunities that extend beyond individual institutions.
Good decisions begin with understanding the options, challenges, and trade-offs, rather than assuming any particular technology, vendor, or approach is the answer.
The ultimate purpose of library cooperation is to make more collections, services, and information available to the people and communities libraries serve.
Transform your library’s potential.