Each member library of the Ohio eBook Project signs a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with the State Library of Ohio each year of participation in the consortium.  This MOU outlines the minimum amount of money pledged to purchase items for use by all member libraries in the consortium.  It also outlines policies and procedures such as the purchase of MARC records, digital content policies, volunteering staff for advisory committee and other groups as needed, and responsibilities of the Project Manager.

Inability or failure of a member library to meet the requirements of the MOU can result in removal of the library from the consortium. 

If you or your library has questions about the MOU please contact the Ohio eBook Project Manager as soon as possible.

All Member Libraries are required to spend a minimum of 2% (or $1,000, whichever is greater) of its annual collection budget for the effective period of the document.   

This amount is not due up front.  Instead of being due at the time of enrollment, libraries spend this amount on shared content during the MOU period.

If the MOU document period is for less than one (1) year the minimum contribution amount will be pro-rated. 

Here are some examples of pledge amounts: