Cost-effective
- One set of equipment purchased, licensed, managed, and replaced centrally for the consortium
- Central data system management, new versions uploaded, system backups, and reports generated centrally
- Centralized, local technical support for participating members
- Access to a K-12 eBook collection
- 300 LightBox titles per district (nonfiction multi-user interactive eBooks)
- 250 Brain Hive eBooks
Efficient
- Less district personnel time and resources needed
- Centralized service means better access
- Better collection development opportunities
- More collaboration opportunities with consortium members
Free, Ongoing Training in a Variety of Formats
- Multiple face-to-face learning sessions
- Virtual training on your computer via Zoom
- Local and regional face-to-face user group meetings
- Distance-learning opportunities via videoconferencing
- On-site training available
- Online video help files and other resources
