Since implementing Ex Libris’s Alma and Primo in 2016, the 9 Welsh higher education libraries, the National Library of Wales, and the NHS Wales libraries have successfully woven the shared Library Management System (LMS) into their operational practices. This integration extends across institutional levels, the consortium, and broader partnerships.
By purchasing as a consortium, WHELF has achieved significant annual savings of £150,000 on system subscriptions. Additionally, the National Library of Wales’s provision of Welsh translation for all system interfaces saves another £7,200 each year. These collective efforts also benefit consortium members and external partners through the WHELF+ interlending scheme.