{"id":34091,"date":"2025-03-13T13:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T17:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=34091"},"modified":"2025-03-13T13:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T17:03:48","slug":"clarivate-announces-rapido-consortial-borrowing-for-consortia-and-state-wide-systems","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/clarivate-announces-rapido-consortial-borrowing-for-consortia-and-state-wide-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarivate announces Rapido Consortial Borrowing for consortia and state-wide systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clarivate announces Rapido Consortial Borrowing, a resource sharing platform created to ensure equitable access to knowledge while respecting the unique workflows of each library within a system. Set to launch in 2026, this solution directly addresses library budgets cuts and expanding community needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rapido Consortial Borrowing transforms how library consortia collaborate by removing traditional barriers that keep resources from reaching the community members who need them most. As libraries face difficult budget decisions, this platform enables a shift from resource ownership to resource access, multiplying what libraries can offer while controlling costs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The platform\u2019s approach is both practical and principled:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Equitable access to knowledge<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: By distributing requests across member libraries with 96% fulfilled by the first lender, Rapido Consortial Borrowing significantly reduces wait times and ensures resources reach users quickly regardless of their local library\u2019s collection size.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:535}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preserved local autonomy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Each library maintains its workflows and lending policies. Staff at libraries using systems such as Alma, Polaris, or Sierra continue working in their familiar systems, while other libraries can integrate through APIs or use the dedicated Rapido Workflow Tool.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:535}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">User-centered design<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Users request materials with just a few clicks in their familiar interface. The system instantly displays borrowing options based on the user\u2019s search, providing transparency and control that meets today\u2019s expectations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:535}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u201cIn a time when equitable access to information has never been more important, libraries need resource sharing solutions that remove barriers,\u201d<\/strong> said Katie Birch, Senior Director, Product Management, at Ex Libris, from Clarivate. <strong>\u201cRapido Consortial Borrowing ensures that a community member\u2019s access to knowledge isn\u2019t limited by their library\u2019s workflows, budget or collection.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beyond consortium boundaries, libraries can optionally connect to the wider Rapido community, creating pathways for physical requests that cannot be filled within the immediate network to reach a broader community of libraries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This launch represents a significant step toward a more inclusive vision of resource sharing, one where every library can participate while maintaining its identity, and every community member can access the materials they need, when they need them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/exlibrisgroup.com\/products\/rapido-consortial-borrowing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to learn how your consortium can implement Rapido Consortial Borrowing in 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:494}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how you can transform resource sharing with easy access, streamlined workflows, and lower costs in your consortium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34092,"template":"","categories":[472,415,517],"tags":[528,582],"class_list":["post-34091","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","category-vega","category-vega-discover","tag-clarivate","tag-rapido"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - 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