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• The entire catalogue for the union collection is stored on a single server, with each resource identified by collection.
• Each collection may be maintained independently but using common authority files.
• The joint catalogue is available for inquiry. It shows the collection to which each resource belongs.
• The inquirer is first shown matching resources from the local collection.
• Matching resources from all collections are then available upon request.

• The common authority files ensure standardization of catalogue information across all collections in the union.
• All libraries in the union can view the combined catalogue.
• Provides users with greater access to resources.
• Provides a single point of access to all collections.

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