I wrote an article a while back that considered some of these issues.
Might be worth taking at look.
Finding Someplace to Go: Reading and the Internet
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue43/guy/
Marieke
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> In Angus we are looking into the possibility of setting up an online
> reading group but lack the knowledge and experience. Sustainability is
> an issue for us like so many other authorities with low budgets and I
> was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their experiences with
> us, both good and bad. Any information would be greatly appreciated on
> any aspect of setting up and running such a group, for example:
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> How is the group set up and managed?
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> Is it a single page attached to the library page or a separate website?
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> Is there a limit on how many can take part?
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> How much staff time is involved in setting up and running the group?
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> Once separate funding ends, is the group sustainable from current budgets?
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> I will try and summarise the responses for the list.
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> Many thanks in advance,
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