QULOC Terms of Reference

To provide a vehicle for effective communication between member institutions.

To facilitate cost effective resource sharing between members.

To act as a consortium, where appropriate, for the purchase of equipment, resources and services.

To provide a regional focus for the implementation of national cooperative activities.

To cooperate on staff development and share information on staffing issues.

To identify potential cooperative research projects to increase the effectiveness of library services in each of the member institutions.

To act as a lobbying mechanism, where appropriate, to promote the common interests of member institutions.