Consortia opt-in offers
NSW.net manages the consortia opt-in offers scheme on behalf of the NSW public library network. This scheme negotiates significant discounts on over 100 digital products for public libraries to ensure they can offer their members access to a diverse range of digital content to suit their information needs.
Libraries can select appropriate digital content in a range of formats including electronic journals, newspapers, catalogue enhancement tools, ebooks, eaudio, online video and music.
Products are selected in consultation with the NSW content working group and statewide trials are arranged for the majority of products offered. Products trialled are assessed for their suitability for use in public libraries with particular emphasis placed upon the product interface, ease of use, search functionality and the appropriateness and quality of the content.
A number of consortia opt-in offer products have not been evaluated and this is indicated on the product page. Non-evaluated products are offered by some vendors as a component of their annual consortia opt-in offer package. Libraries interested in non-evaluated products are encouraged to request a trial from the vendor in order to undertake their own evaluation.
To learn more, do the consortia opt-in offers scheme mini module available on the PL Portal, the online training platform for NSW public library staff available on the Public Library Services website.
If you would like NSW.net to consider a new product for inclusion in the consortia opt-in offer scheme, please contact us.
The best way to keep up to date with NSW.net trials and related eresources information is to subscribe to the dbcontacts email list.
For an overview of consortia opt-in offers by vendors please refer to the 2024-2025 consortia opt-in offer blog post.
Current offers
Britannica Library
Vendor: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Library:
Developed specifically for libraries, Britannica Library provides your patrons with access to
Small Business Reference Center
Vendor: EBSCO Publishing
Small Business Reference Centeroffers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well astools to address
History Reference Center
Vendor: EBSCO Publishing
History Reference Center is the world's most extensive full-text history reference database designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junio
Environment Complete
Vendor: EBSCO Publishing
Environment Completeis a leading full-text database for environmental studies.
Business Source Premier
Vendor: EBSCO Publishing
The industry's most widely usedbusiness research database,Business Source Premierfeaturesfull text and searchable cited references for top
Britannica ImageQuestTM
Vendor: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica ImageQuestTM
Brings lesson plans, assignments and projects to life with over three million
Music Online
Vendor: Alexander Street Press
Music Online: Premiumprovides audio, video, scores, and reference material.The collections included in this package deliver a combined—and