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
Oxford English Dictionary
Vendor: Oxford University Press
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language.
Oxford Music Online
Vendor: Oxford University Press
Oxford Music Online is the gateway offering users the ability to access and cross-search multiple music reference resources in one location.
Oxford Art Online and Benezit Dictionary of Artists
Vendor: Oxford University Press
The gateway to Oxford’s art reference works, including the peer-reviewed, regularly updatedGrove®
Oxford Reference Library
Vendor: Oxford University Press
230+ in-depth, specialized titles from Oxford University Press’s award-winning Encyclopedias and Companions, and a selection of p
Who's Who & Who Was Who
Vendor: Oxford University Press
- Over35,000autobiographical entries of noteworthy and influential people who impact British life
- Includes Who Was
Small Buisness Resource Center
Vendor: Gale Cengage
Small Business Resource Center offers users complete small business management resources via a combination of unparalleled periodicals and referenc
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
Hobbies And Craft Reference Center
Vendor: EBSCO Publishing
Comprehensive full-text content for many of the most popular hobbies, crafts and recreation activities today 1234 This database offers detailed "ho
Literary Reference Center PLUS
Vendor: EBSCO Publishing
Literary Reference Center PLUS is a comprehensive database that provides users with a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and the