LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network—A Model for Academic Library Consortium Innovation and Impact
Abstract
LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network serves as a model for how academic library consortia can evolve from technological necessity into a comprehensive consortium addressing contemporary challenges in academic libraries. This article examines LOUIS’s historical development, governance structure, core services, and innovative programs in affordable learning and digital equity, demonstrating how sustained collaboration enables consortia to address contemporary challenges in academic libraries.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Library Science and Information
Library Science and Administration
Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Library Administration
- Volume
- 66
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 78–88
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN