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).
- Joint advocacy, marketing and fundraising for libraries.
- Improving the capacity and expertise of library staff by providing professional development for consortium members.
- Encouraging the sharing of resources among consortium members (including content, technology, expertise and funding).
- Undertaking special initiatives of importance to the members of the group, such as digitization, technology implementation, information sharing, or creation of a union catalogue.