By means of close collaboration, CALICO libraries are able to enhance access to information to all CALICO users. Economies of scale are achieved by the use of a centrally managed CALICO Library Information System and Information Portal and Linking service. CALICO libraries are able to increase access to electronic databases for their users by virtue of CALICO’s membership of the Coalition of South African Library Consortia’s South African Site Licencing Initiative in that joint national subscriptions to these resources further achieve economies of scale. In addition, collaborative agreements amongst CALICO libraries further facilitate access to information by the sharing of library resources either directly or by means of inter-library loan. Rapid and cost-effective delivery of materials amongst CALICO libraries is provided by means of a daily van delivery service.