The benefits the consortium provides will depend upon the specific programmes and services that the consortium chooses to offer. Typical benefits include:
- Reductions in costs through group purchasing (e.g., of electronic resources)
- Increasing the ability through collaboration to advocate for the value and needs of libraries
- Improving the capacity and expertise of the members by providing professional development programs for library staff
- Encouraging the sharing of resources among members (including content, technology, expertise, and funding)
- Creating opportunities for joint advocacy, marketing, and fundraising for libraries
- Undertaking special initiatives of importance to the members of the group, such as digitization, technology implementation, information sharing, or creation of a union catalog