International Coalition of Library Consortia

eIFL.net
Website: http://www.eifl.net/

Brief description

eIFL.net is an independent foundation that strives to lead, negotiate, support and advocate for the wide availability of electronic resources by library users in transition and developing countries. Its main focus is on negotiating affordable subscriptions on a multi-country consortial basis, while supporting the enhancement of emerging national library consortia in member countries.

Legal structure

Other (Foundation)

Primary functions

• Electronic content licensing
• Training
• Other: Advocacy

Number and type of member libraries

Library consortium active in 42 countries (see http://www.eifl.net/countries/countries.html