Cooperative Acquisitions Program
The Islamabad Office administers a Cooperative Acquisitions Program (CAP) acquiring materials for the Library of Congress and other participating academic, research, and public libraries in United States, Canada, and Europe.
How to Join
- Contact: Overseas Operations Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington DC 20540-4250
Telephone: 202-707-5273; Fax: 202-707-4445
You will be sent a profile from this Division. - You will receive a profile from "Overseas Operations Division." Indicate on the profile the subject areas of monographs and the serials titles which are wanted. These requests should be reflected on the summary statement of estimated costs and the total amount to be paid by your institution should be calculated. The indirect/overhead charges can be calculated at the percentage shown on the summary statement. The shipping charges will be calculated by the Overseas Operations staff.
- Forward your check, payable to "The Library of Congress," to:
The Disbursing Office
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington DC 20540-9130 - Include one signed copy of your summary statement of estimated costs (and your annotated profile sheets) with your payment.
- Send an additional copy of your summary statement of estimated costs and
annotated profile sheets to the Library:
Overseas Operations Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington DC 20540-4250 - If you wish to terminate your participation in this program, please contact the Library of Congress at the above address.
How the Cooperative Acquisitions Program Works
Generally, the program is open to any library in the United States or elsewhere. The program has expanded over the years to include the acquisitions from Afghanistan, Iran as well as Pakistan. Some of the programs may be temporarily restricted to certain number of particpants due to space constraints in the office or other conditions in the countries where they operate. Usually particpants can join program at the begining of fiscal year.
Billing and Reporting
A billing and summary statement covering the estimated costs for the participation in the Cooperative Acquisition Program for the financial period is provided to every participant. The estimates are based on the costs incurred during the previous fiscal year plus an inflationary amount. Payments are made in U.S. dollars, in advance, upon receipt of bill from the Library's Finanical Services Directorate stating the estimated cost of program for the year. Inquires about particular programs, subject profiles, available serials, and details of shipping, bibliographic control formats, should be addressed to the:
Library of Congress
Overseas Operations Division
101 Independence Ave., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20540-4250
Phone: (202) 707-5273
Fax: (202) 707-4445
Last Updated: February 23, 2012
