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 Nevertheless, any of these elements may be taken into account. In addition it is possible to draw up a profile of a cluster group:  Nevertheless, any of these elements may be taken into account. In addition it is possible to draw up a profile of a cluster group: 
  
-  * The libraries will operate under the aegis of one Full member.+  * The libraries will operate under the aegis of one Single member.
   * They will have important collections and/or automated files in progress of significance for the HPB Database which in due course may benefit.   * They will have important collections and/or automated files in progress of significance for the HPB Database which in due course may benefit.
   * Since the Consortium’s aim is to make the database as comprehensive as possible, it hopes to include any files created in the cluster libraries.   * Since the Consortium’s aim is to make the database as comprehensive as possible, it hopes to include any files created in the cluster libraries.
   * They will have in common either a local or regional or national location, or specialist subject matter (e.g. medicine, architecture).   * They will have in common either a local or regional or national location, or specialist subject matter (e.g. medicine, architecture).
-  * The criterion 'small' is in many cases not appropriate. The notion may be useful that in spite of a distinct identity they operate within a larger library structure in which the Full member has a leading role. +  * The criterion 'small' is in many cases not appropriate. The notion may be useful that in spite of a distinct identity they operate within a larger library structure in which the Single member has a leading role. 
-  * It is not feasible to expect that they will be able to become a Full member, a Special member or a partner in a Group membership.+  * It is not feasible to expect that they will be able to become a Single member, a Special member or a partner in a Group membership.
  
 ===== Decision to approve ===== ===== Decision to approve =====
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 Since it is clearly not possible to formulate a set of absolute criteria, it follows that each proposal will have to be judged on its individual merits. Since it is clearly not possible to formulate a set of absolute criteria, it follows that each proposal will have to be judged on its individual merits.
  
-The CERL Board of Directors is the governing body in control of membership. The decision to accept a proposal made by a Full member will therefore be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors. A standard period is however agreed as the term after which the arrangement should be reviewed.+The CERL Board of Directors is the governing body in control of membership. The decision to accept a proposal made by a Single member will therefore be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors. A standard period is however agreed as the term after which the arrangement should be reviewed.
  
  
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 ===== Procedure ===== ===== Procedure =====
  
-  * Proposals for cluster membership should be submitted by a Full member, in the form of a {{:membership:cluster_libraries_application_form_oct_2007.doc|list of institutions}}, accompanied by an explanation of the structure in which the cluster operates and the Full member’s link or association with the cluster libraries. The Secretary will provide a questionnaire to the Full member making the proposal in order to obtain information about each of the proposed cluster libraries. +  * Proposals for cluster membership should be submitted by a Single member, in the form of a {{:membership:cluster_libraries_application_form_oct_2007.doc|list of institutions}}, accompanied by an explanation of the structure in which the cluster operates and the Single member’s link or association with the cluster libraries. The Secretary will provide a questionnaire to the Single member making the proposal in order to obtain information about each of the proposed cluster libraries. 
-  * The Full member will undertake to be accountable to CERL for the proper use of the passwords issued to the cluster libraries which it has identified in its submission for cluster membership. +  * The Single member will undertake to be accountable to CERL for the proper use of the passwords issued to the cluster libraries which it has identified in its submission for cluster membership. 
-  * Submissions from Full members should be sent to Dr David Shaw, Secretary of CERL, who will ensure that they are forwarded to the Directors for decision.+  * Submissions from Single members should be sent to Dr David Shaw, Secretary of CERL, who will ensure that they are forwarded to the Directors for decision.
   * The Directors may seek further information before making their decision.    * The Directors may seek further information before making their decision. 
   * When all Directors are satisfied that they are fully informed, they will make their decision by a majority vote.    * When all Directors are satisfied that they are fully informed, they will make their decision by a majority vote. 
-  * In case of a favourable decision the Full member will be notified by the Secretary, and the Executive Manager will arrange passwords for access.  +  * In case of a favourable decision the Single member will be notified by the Secretary, and the Executive Manager will arrange passwords for access.  
-  * Should the Directors decide not to accept a submission, an explanation of the reasons for the decision will be provided to the Full member. +  * Should the Directors decide not to accept a submission, an explanation of the reasons for the decision will be provided to the Single member. 
      
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