Statement of Identity

OPAL is a consortium of libraries at independent institutions of higher education in the State of Ohio. The OPAL consortium is administered by OHIONET. OPAL libraries are members of OhioLINK.

Mission Statement

OPAL strengthens and promotes member libraries through financially responsible collaboration and innovation.

Vision Statement

OPAL libraries work together to provide and develop services that respond to identified user needs through:

• a shared online catalog
• ongoing strategic planning
• collaborative work in OPAL groups and committees
• staff development and training
• cooperative purchasing opportunities to enrich collections
• quality, cost-effective innovations in technology
• end user resource sharing