Welcome to e4libraries

E4libraries is a BIC project to improve the efficiency of the library supply chain through the application of technology and commitment to standards. Its remit covers both public and academic libraries and its focus is on printed books and reading resources delivered digitally.

The project is overseen by a steering committee of librarians and library experts and is chaired by Martin Palmer of Essex Libraries and its project manager is Simon Edwards, whose scoping report can be accessed here.

BIC is grateful to the Museums Libraries and Archives Council for financial and other support for the project and to its sponsors, The British Library and CILIP, for their encouragement and help.

Get accredited by e4libraries

25 library services, stock suppliers and systems and service providers have successfully applied for e4libraries accreditation in 2010. You can demonstrate your commitment to a more efficient supply chain by doing the same.

For more details click here.

Library RFID: publication of UK 'Library Operations Profile' for ISO 28560-2

March 2010

Now that the ISO 28560 standard is technically stable, BIC has now published the recommended UK profile for library operations.

For more information and to see the profile, click here.