Member Enrichment with BCR
BCR will be discontinuing all subscription services in mid 2010 and phasing out its operations by the end of the calendar year.
Through a special arrangement between BCR and LYRASIS, BCR member libraries’ statewide membership in BCR for FY 2010/11 also covers the member dues for LYRASIS through June 30, 2011. BCR and LYRASIS have agreed that BCR members may choose to transition to LYRASIS immediately. Both organizations will work together to help libraries seamlessly transition.
Training
BCR has phased out its training department, and all BCR members will have access to LYRASIS training options at LYRASIS member prices effective April 2010. LYRASIS training options are available here. Please contact Erica Waller, LYRASIS Professional Development Manager, at erica.waller@lyrasis.org or 800.999.8558 ext.4896 with any questions.
Products and Services
All BCR members will have access to LYRASIS products and services effective immediately. BCR will continue to offer the same products and services as in previous years through July 31, 2010. In addition, LYRASIS offers some products not offered by BCR, and those products can now be purchased from LYRASIS including a portfolio of more than 100 vendors and 500 plus products, featuring reduced pricing of LexisNexis products available only to LYRASIS members.
A list of BCR products and services is available online here.
A list of LYRASIS products and services is available here.
How to Activate Your LYRASIS Membership
It’s easy to activate your LYRASIS membership. Please click here to complete the member transition form. LYRASIS will contact you to facilitate your transition and provide you with information for your new My LYRASIS account. You may contact Meryl Cinnamon, LYRASIS Manager of Membership Services with any questions.
LYRASIS Transition Talks: Video (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7)
Membership Transition Form
BCR FAQ (June 4, 2010) PDF
BCR Member Letter (June 4, 2010) PDF
LYRASIS Email to BCR Members June 7, 2010 Word
BCR Press Release (April 5, 2010) PDF
