JURA: a collaborative solution to Hong Kong academic libraries storage challenge

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues and concerns raised in a collaborative and cooperative central storage facility for Hong Kong academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach: The approach is to propose and to implement a joint storage business plan and a possibility of acting for others to consider similar storage facilities. Findings: Useful experiences have been gained while planning a central storage facility. Research limitations/implications: The proposed JURA project is for Hong Kong academic libraries. Practical implications: The sharing of JURA proposal to create a central storage will inform the libraries around the region of the benefits of having a useful facility in the long term. Originality/value: The paper will inform others wishing to set up collaborative storages on governance, storage systems, business plan, problems and issues in what is still a relatively unexplored approach to storage problems. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.