About MOBIUS

Since its founding in July 1998, MOBIUS has transformed library services for Missouri higher education students and faculty. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of its members, the organization has grown from 50 founding charter members to 60 institutions and two cooperating partners. The organization’s purpose is to share library materials, information, and services using accessible, cost effective methods. Today, the MOBIUS Union Catalog has expanded to include more than 20 million items, serving over 750,000 people from the higher education community and the state of Missouri. This virtual collection makes it possible for faculty and students to request library materials on any personal computer from any location with access to the Internet, enjoying 24 hour unlimited access to MOBIUS materials. A courier service delivers library materials to member libraries once per day, five days a week.

A Memorandum of Understanding and the MOBIUS Bylaws govern the internal affairs of the consortium and formalize the purpose, membership guidelines, and structure.

MOBIUS looks forward to continued growth with the intention of building on the strength of its current and future members.