What is the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)?
Headquartered in the Midwest, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) is a consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. For half a century, these 12 world-class research institutions have advanced their academic missions, generated unique opportunities for students and faculty, and served the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs. As such, CIC Libraries have a long standing commitment to cooperative initiatives. Governed and funded by the Provosts of the member universities, the CIC staff are located in Champaign, IL.