First steps towards shared print collaboration in Sweden

Purpose This paper reports the development in Sweden during the last few years on shared print cooperation. In June 2022, 30 libraries signed a letter of intent on cooperation on preservation and withdrawal of print material. By taking joint responsibility for long-term preservation, libraries aim to secure access as well as diversity and breadth in the collections. Design/methodology/approach As a first practical step, the working group is conducting a national collection analysis using metadata in the national catalog LIBRIS. Findings The paper presents the preliminary results of the collection analysis and discusses the next steps for the collaboration. Originality/value The Swedish collaboration is one of many European and international collaborations on print archiving, and as such being of interest to a global library field.