Monograph Validation Strategies in Shared Print Programs: Variations and Value
Abstract
In 2013, the Central Iowa Collaborative Collections Initiative (CI-CCI) entered into a shared print monograph
retention agreement which resulted in a project to fully validate the assigned retention commitments.
While shared print retention programs are becoming increasingly common, they often do not include
a process for verification of availability and condition of volumes. This article focuses on the validation
aspect of the CI-CCI program and the rationale behind it, and examines how other print collaborative
projects view and approach validation. Finally, the article concludes with a summary and an analysis
of the value of this effort.