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What follows is recycled from last month–perhaps weave in panel description coming up at the Summit? I have added information from Michele's talking points.
Evolution of the LYRASIS + DuraSpace MergerOrganizational Evolution
Our organizations are increasingly working toward similar strategic goals. We don’t want to compete for a limited pool of funding and staff resources. We also feel strongly we can have a greater impact in our field by amplifying our collective tech voice together than we can apart.
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As always, thank you for your continued support of our work on this and other initiatives aimed at providing enduring access to the world’s digital heritage.
Merger Highlights for Our Members
Member benefits are increasing in the first year of transition (2019-2020). Current membership pricing will not change. DuraSpace Members will be given free Leaders Circle membership for the first year to access LYRASIS membership benefits. Including an invitations to Leaders Forums and access to Catalyst Fund for R&D/Innovation work. Members also have access to the LYR Community Impact Fund to accelerate community-supported projects.
Annual project overhead costs will be reduced and community control/governance of projects will be unchanged
Users will have opportunities to attend more events internationally including workshops, trainings and user groups. Projects will benefit from more investment in R&D and funds derived from hosting serviceswill be invested in R&D or community or other strategic initiative.
Warm regards,
Erin Tripp
Executive Director
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