Kansas Regents Library Database Consortium

Kansas Regents Library Database Consortium

Welcome to the Kansas Regents Library Database Consortium website!!

History and Background

The Regents Library Database Consortium (RLDC) was organized in 1996 as a cooperative resource-sharing initiative of the Kansas Regents University Libraries. It currently comprises 16 Libraries throughout the state.

In 2002, the RLDC—in collaboration with the Kansas State Library, Johnson County Library, and Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library—negotiated the purchase of full text database access on behalf of the entire state.

Goal and Mission

The main goal of the RLDC is to negotiate consortial database subscriptions and services on behalf of all members of the Regents Libraries Database Consortium. A further goal is to promote interconnectivity among member institutions to facilitate access to university collections and resources for Kansas students and residents. Finally, the RLDC serves its members by reviewing all cooperative licensing agreements for consistency.

RLDC News

Welcome to the new RLDC website! Explore contents by clicking on the tabs above, or Log In for exclusive member-only RLDC information and resources .

Want to learn more about the Kansas RLDC? Click here to find out more, including contact information

Next RLDC Meeting:
Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Start Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Wichita State University
Room Change: Wireless Learning Space in the Media Resources Center (MRC) adjacent to the WSU Library.
(After KLA Conference, Wichita, KS)

Video Conferencing is available for the April 11, 2008 meeting - please email RLDC@ku.edu if you want to set up your site.

Video Conferening Sites:

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas State University

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Vendors: Want to learn more about the RLDC, including contact information? Please click here for more details.