Networking and Resource Sharing in Academic Libraries

2018 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Kamble ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing

Attitude of Library and Information Science Professionals Towards Resource Sharing and Networking of Academic Libraries

2021 ◽  
pp. 2019-2034
Author(s):  
Ramadhas G. ◽  
Suman Sankar A. S.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
The People ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Modern Era

Information explosion is the common phenomenon in the modern era in which no library can stand alone in fulfilling the information needs and requirements of its users. Resource sharing provides the means to maximize the usage of library collection irrespective of its type. Networking of libraries facilitates resource sharing among the participating libraries in an effective manner and it indirectly facilitates marketing of library sources among a group of libraries. Technology alone is not sufficient to bring together the sources. The attitudes of the people involved in the information dissemination are also a decisive factor in determining the success of resource sharing through networking of libraries. This chapter presents the attitude of information professionals for effective resource sharing and networking of academic libraries in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India. The study revealed that library and information science professionals have a positive attitude towards resource sharing and networking of libraries.

Attitude of Library and Information Science Professionals Towards Resource Sharing and Networking of Academic Libraries

2020 ◽  
pp. 74-90
Author(s):  
Ramadhas G. ◽  
Suman Sankar A. S.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
The People ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Modern Era

Information explosion is the common phenomenon in the modern era in which no library can stand alone in fulfilling the information needs and requirements of its users. Resource sharing provides the means to maximize the usage of library collection irrespective of its type. Networking of libraries facilitates resource sharing among the participating libraries in an effective manner and it indirectly facilitates marketing of library sources among a group of libraries. Technology alone is not sufficient to bring together the sources. The attitudes of the people involved in the information dissemination are also a decisive factor in determining the success of resource sharing through networking of libraries. This chapter presents the attitude of information professionals for effective resource sharing and networking of academic libraries in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India. The study revealed that library and information science professionals have a positive attitude towards resource sharing and networking of libraries.

scholarly journals Challenges Facing High-volume Interlibrary Loan Operations: Baseline Data and Trends in the CIC Consortium

2006 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne K. Beaubien ◽  
Jennifer Kuehn ◽  
Barbara Smolow ◽  
Suzanne M. Ward
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Turnaround Time ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Library Directors ◽  
Interlibrary Loan ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Tremendous Impact

Interlibrary loan managers of a consortial group of large academic libraries presented a comprehensive report of their collective activities to their library directors to provide a better picture of their libraries’ resource-sharing activities, issues, and trends. The report covered three years of data and addressed trends in overall volume, turnaround time, serials-holding data in OCLC, lending audiovisual materials, reasons for unfilled lending requests, and resource-sharing aspects of electronic licensing. The study documents the importance of technical service’s role in maintaining accurate OCLC holdings and in facilitating union listing, two activities that have a tremendous impact on ILL effectiveness and efficiency. It also demonstrates that presenting common issues collectively to top administrators resulted in changes that might not have been achieved so easily at single institutions. This paper summarizes the report on consortial resource sharing, lists the report’s four recommendations, and reviews the positive changes in the participating libraries’ resource-sharing practices six months later.

A study of success factors of resource sharing in Iranian academic libraries

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 711-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirous Alidousti ◽  
Maryam Nazari ◽  
Mohammad Abooyee Ardakan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Success Factors

Utilising ICTs for Resource Sharing Initiatives in Academic Institutions in Zimbabwe

2017 ◽  
pp. 174-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita ◽  
Forbes Chinyemba
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Library Consortia ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter examines the use of Information and Communication Technologies and their impact on resource sharing initiatives within the context of library consortia in Zimbabwe. The writer also explores the various projects initiated to promote resource sharing. The challenges and opportunities that ICT's provide are also meticulously explored. The writer probes how ICT's have transformed academic libraries in Zimbabwe in the context of digital technology. It also seeks to find out the benefits that libraries can accrue from investing in ICT. The paper also explores the extent to which academic libraries are making use of technology to contribute to the national and global research agenda.

Cataloging Practices and Resource Sharing of Curriculum Collections in Academic Libraries

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 81-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole Wilson ◽  
Mary M. Finley ◽  
Alice S. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing

scholarly journals Library Programs and Special Libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Ray M. Fry
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Electronic Resource

Although most of the programs administered in my Office primarily benefit public and academic libraries, several of our programs can significantly benefit special libraries and school libraries. I do realize also that many of the libraries represented in the Education Division are in academic libraries. Of course, in this day of electronic resource-sharing, strengthening any library of any type that is connected to a major network such as the Internet strengthens all libraries of any and every type that are also connected to the Internet.

Resource Sharing

2020 ◽  
pp. 70-92
Author(s):  
Adeyinka Tella ◽  
Femi Quardri ◽  
Sunday Segun Bamidele ◽  
Olubukola Oluyemisi Ajiboye
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Global Information ◽  
Effective Dissemination ◽  
Effective Service

The chapter examined resource sharing as vehicle for effective library information dissemination and services in the digital age. In relation to this purpose, studies have shown that the global information explosion, the cut in library budgetary allocations, the rising costs and complexities of information resources, as well as the need to provide the user community with optimal access to needed information make resource sharing initiatives indispensable particularly among academic libraries for effective information dissemination and service delivery in the digital age. However, certain questions remain unanswered in the literature regarding resource sharing. They include: How can libraries engage in effective dissemination of information to the clientele through resource sharing? How can resource sharing result to effective service delivery in academic library? Is there a reflection of resource sharing in Nigeria? What is the nature of resource sharing in this digital age? What does the future hold regarding resource sharing in academic libraries and what are the issues/challenges associated with resource sharing by academic libraries in the digital age? It is expected that this chapter will provide answers to all these pertinent questions.

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