Library consortia in developing countries: an overview

Moghaddam, Golnessa Galyani; Talawar, V.G.

doi:10.1108/00330330910934138

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“…It is not limited by geographical proximity as in the case of library partnership and/or library cooperative. The establishment of a library consortium must be promulgated on a written agreement which every intending member must accept and align to (Moghaddam & Talawar, 2009). The main aim for the establishment of library consortia is to improve access to library resources at minimum costs and at the best terms of licenses.…”

Section: Forms Of University Library Collaborationmentioning

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Collaboration in Nigerian University Libraries: A Diagnosis

Ukaegbu,

Okwu

2023

IJLISS

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This paper sought to show the potential of collaboration of university libraries in ameliorating the common problems and challenges facing the Nigerian Academic Library System on the basis of the current status of collaboration in Nigerian university libraries. The paper addressed the following questions: what is the status of collaboration of Nigerian University libraries? How can University Libraries achieve meaningful collaboration? And what possible benefits can University libraries in Nigeria attain from effective collaboration? The paper clarified three forms of collaboration within the University Library system to address the indiscriminate use of the term ‘Librarian collaboration’ to pass for library collaboration. Based on literature reviewed, the current level of collaboration in Nigerian University Libraries is below expectation and is to a great extent responsible for poor quality teaching, learning and research bedeviling the Nigerian tertiary education system. University Library leadership and the Committee of University librarian in Nigerian Universities (CULNU) were identified as prime movers whose efforts could improve the level of collaboration in Nigerian University Libraries. The paper revealed that possible areas for collaboration include: resource sharing, inter-library loan, cooperative acquisition, cooperative cataloguing, cooperative referencing, staff development, library exchange and librarian and library user networks. The paper further noted that the key benefits of collaboration are significant reduction in operational costs, increased human cooperation and exposure of Librarians to global library practices. The paper identified factors that pose as either a threat or a challenge to the implementation of effective collaboration in Nigerian university libraries. They include: Inadequate funding, leadership issues, lack of structured library development policies, proliferation of informal collaboration, high competition in library profession and resistance to change. The paper therefore recommended that committee of University Librarian in Nigerian Universities and the Nigerian Library Association should make and implement a policy for all University Library Leadership to develop and implement documented and structured develop plans and policies p to provide strategic direction for University libraries.

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Section: Forms Of University Library Collaborationmentioning

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Collaboration in Nigerian University Libraries: A Diagnosis

Ukaegbu,

Okwu

2023

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“…In addition, 60 government-aided engineering college and technical departments in universities have furthermore joined the consortium with the monetary support from the Indian Council for Technical Education. Institutions in the INDEST consortium have an arranged foundation of PCs accessible at their institutions (Galyani & Talawar, 2009). In Nigeria, various categories of library collaborations exist such as: the National Virtual Library project; Nigerian University Network; and Nigerian University Libraries Consortium.…”

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“…CARLIGH aims to gather libraries from scholarly and research institutions cooperatively to aide in binding resources to realize a common goal of providing sufficient information to their patrons (Dzandza&Alemna, 2011). Dzanda and Alemna (2011) • Disagreement among members Galyani and Talawar (2009) recognize financing issues as a fundamental test. Joining a consortium calls for beginning interests in licenses and ICT.…”

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Challenges that Affect the Utilization of KLISC’s Resources and Services at University of Nairobi

Mwaurah¹,

Namande

2021

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It is not feasible for a library to hold or acquire a full collection of information resources which may be required by its patrons. To deal with this issue, library cooperation was adopted, for instance, interlibrary loaning, document delivery and library network, formed to build the acquiring capacity of cooperating institutions to grow the accessibility of information resources and offer computerized services. In Kenya, there is KLISC which has carried out commendable activities to support research in Kenya. KLISC has done admirable exercises to support research in Kenya. These exercises incorporate collaborative acquisition of information resources, ICT training of information experts and the preparation of researchers to improve their abilities in retrieving information. Despite the activities and services that KLISC provide, its resources are yet to be appreciated by a majority of the users of the member institutions. Also, not all information providers and institutions of higher learning are members. Kenya has over 600 institutions but only 112 are KLISC members as of 2018 and the numbers keep reducing. The study therefore tried to identify the challenges that the KLISC members face that could be affecting utilization of the electronic resources, members pulling out and also discouraging other institutions from joining. The study found out that KLISC members experienced the following challenges; slow internet connectivity, information illiteracy, lack of searching skills, low awareness levels, slow downloading speed, unfriendly platforms, password requirements for some databases, poor ICT infrastructure, poor ICT skills for both users and staff, delays in releasing of funds by the management, and slow communication from the publishers. KLISC itself faces the following challenges: members do not efficiently communicate about their information needs, lack of sponsorship since INASP pulled out, delay by KLISC’s members to pay their annual subscription fee, and the management team is overwhelmed by work. The study therefore recommended the following: Institutions should invest more on ICT infrastructure, KLISC should come up with a way of ensuring relevancy, KLISC should stand on its own as an institution and acquire its own offices and employ staff who will just be working for KLISC, KLISC should create a mini-consortium to cater for research institutions and also other specialized fields in different institutions in Kenya, KLISC should come up with a way of dealing with individual defaulters in a way that does not affect the other members, the publishers should improve the interfaces of their databases to make them user friendly and easy to navigate, and the publishers should also ensure fast communications with the institutions.

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“…According to Galyani Moghaddam and Talawar (2009), library cooperation has several merits, for example, shared access to information, site-wide access to all members, a common interface regarding resources and possible global impact.…”

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Conundrum of resource sharing in Zimbabwe: a case of academic libraries

Chisita

Fombad

2020

IDD

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges and opportunities for Zimbabwe’s academic libraries in their endeavour to provide quality services. It will examine how library consortia, namely, the Zimbabwe University Library Consortium (ZULC) and the College and Research Libraries Consortium (CARLC), have been able to provide for the information needs of their users at a time when budgets are inadequate and subscription costs to journals remain unaffordable. It will examine how academic libraries, through resource sharing platforms, have been able to exploit ubiquitous technologies and build on from the traditional interlibrary loan (ILL). The paper will recommend a strategy based on a model to strengthen access to scholarship through resource sharing. Design/methodology/approach The researcher opted for a qualitative research design. A purposive sample of 32 participants drawn from ten academic librarians located in Zimbabwe was used to collect the information. The participants were chosen because of their involvement in resource-sharing activities. The participants were drawn from the two library consortia, namely, CARLC and ZULC. Data for the study was collected using structured interviews. Findings The findings revealed that resource sharing was critical for the survival of academic libraries in Zimbabwe. The study found out that resource sharing was the only option to overcome the challenges of the paywall. It highlighted the need for a concerted effort of all academic institutions in adapting a model that provides for the diverse needs of members with regard to widening access to scholarship. However, in spite of the success of library consortia in enhancing resource sharing in Zimbabwe, there are challenges that require the concerted effort of all academic institutions in coming up with a model that best provides for the diverse needs of members with regard to resource sharing. Practical implications The results of the study will be useful in providing a long-term strategy for enhancing resource sharing among academic libraries in Zimbabwe in their endeavor to support teaching, learning and research. Originality/value There is a scarcity of scholarly studies on resource sharing initiatives among academic libraries in Zimbabwe. This study is unique because it tackles the experiences of the academic libraries in overcoming the challenges of the paywall.

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Library consortia in developing countries: an overview

Abstract: Abstract:"Library consortia" refers to co-operation, co-ordination and collaboration between, and among, libraries

Cited by 31 publications

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Collaboration in Nigerian University Libraries: A Diagnosis

Collaboration in Nigerian University Libraries: A Diagnosis

Challenges that Affect the Utilization of KLISC’s Resources and Services at University of Nairobi

Conundrum of resource sharing in Zimbabwe: a case of academic libraries

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