Conarls

The Circle of Officers of National and Regional Library Systems (Conarls) has for many years brought together representatives of the Regional Library Systems in England, the British Library, National Library of Scotland, the Irish Library Council and Interlending Wales. A representative of the Forum for Interlending is also a co-opted member.

In the light of current national and regional issues both in interlending and strategic development across the library and information domain Conarls is now redefining its role. More information about Conarls and its members can be found on the organisation's website. The Regional Librarian represents Libraries and Information East Midlands at meetings of Conarls.

In October 2000 the Conarls inter-regional unit (IRU) scheme came into operation and continues to attract new members through its competitive pricing for loans between member organisations. For 2008 the Conarls rate is £5.50p per item lent. (BL Loans are £9.00 and photocopies £5.95 in 2008)

Currently there are 438 members taking part and a full list of participants can be found here: IRU scheme. The scheme is open to any libraries that wish to participate - the only requirements are that participants:

• Have a BLDSC customer code number,
• follow the "rules" of the scheme
• register with Conarls so that everyone knows who is participating.

For more information about the scheme or to register, please contact:

Inter-Library Services, for Conarls,
Document Supply Team

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