| Lebanese Academic Library Consortium C/O Miss Houeida Kammourié-Charara Lebanese American University Riyad Nassar Library P.O. Box 13-5053 - Chouran Beirut 1102 2801 Lebanon Phone
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Houeida Kammourié-Charara Electronic Resources Librarian houeida.charara@lau.edu.lb Number of office staff: 5 |
Brief description
In January 2002, the libraries of the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese American University, Notre-Dame University and the University of Balamand -- four private institutions -- established the Lebanese Academic Library Consortium (LALC), the first library consortium in Lebanon. Beginning with five members, LALC has grown into nine members participating in one or more databases.
LALC members’ mission is “to cooperate in the selection, pricing negotiations and access methods of electronic resources” for the best interests of the Universities and their library users.
Member participation in LALC databases is voluntary, and each member library is responsible for paying its own invoices. LALC is composed of one representative from each institution, and they meet periodically throughout the year to take necessary decisions in compliance with their mission.
Legal structure
University-supported (formal)
Primary functions
Number and type of member libraries
7, Academic; 2 Special (Medical)
Last revised: January 2008
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