Resource sharing among agricultural libraries in Malaysia

Majid, Shaheen; Eisenschitz, Tamara; Anwar, Mumtaz Ali

doi:10.1108/00242539910299005

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“…It is interesting to note that almost similar findings were reported in a recent study of resource-sharing activities among agricultural libraries in Malaysia (Majid et al, 1999). It seems that the participants are strongly aware of the benefits of resource-sharing programs and, if an opportunity presented itself, they will fully support it.…”

Section: Perceptions Of Resource-sharing Activitiessupporting

confidence: 79%

Resource‐sharing among major libraries of Kuwait

Anwar

Al‐Jasem²

2001

The Electronic Library

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Focuses on resource sharing in Kuwaiti libraries, which, due to many factors, has now become an economic and information provision necessity. Presents the results of a survey of 17 libraries in Kuwait. It was found not only that the current resource-sharing activities are at a minimal level, but also that all libraries do not actively participate in these. However, librarians consider resource-sharing very important for their libraries, are aware of its benefits, and know the hurdles in developing a resource-sharing network. They are willing to participate in such a network if one was developed. Recommends that the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters should create a National Task Force to develop a detailed plan for a national resource-sharing network. Proposes that the National Library should be designated as the coordinating agency for this network and suggests the establishment of a permanent national committee, with representation from all major libraries, to be responsible for policy making.

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Section: Perceptions Of Resource-sharing Activitiessupporting

confidence: 79%

Resource‐sharing among major libraries of Kuwait

Anwar

Al‐Jasem²

2001

The Electronic Library

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“…The situation evolving in less developed countries is not very encouraging. For example, a study by Majid, Eisenschitz, and Anwar (1999) found that RS was basically limited to interlibrary lending and document delivery activities in the agricultural libraries in Malaysia. Only limited RS activity was observed among participating libraries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' region.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Barriers in collection sharing among libraries of Pakistan : university library managers’ viewpoint

Ameen¹

2008

LIBRES

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University libraries in Pakistan are a privileged type of libraries with comparatively sound collections and good staff strength. They spend a large portion of their funds on developing in-house collections in isolation. In spite of the prevailing information and communication technology (ICT), there is hardly any practice of sharing collections in a formal manner. Using a survey method, this study explores the barriers to collection sharing among the well established chartered university libraries situated in the major cities of Pakistan. The survey followed a qualitative design based on an interview technique of data collection. Twenty chief/head librarians from five major cities of Pakistan were interviewed. These in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted at the librarians' workplaces during 2003 to 2004. The data analysis of the present study revealed that various technical, procedural, psychological, and behavioral barriers in achieving planned and meaningful collection-sharing (CS) programs still prevail. It suggests analyzing the possibilities, opportunities, and challenges of CS in the emerging paradigm. The findings and suggestions may be of value to developing countries with similar situations.

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Management issues in library networking: focus on a pilot library networking project in Ghana

Martey¹

2002

Library Management

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Discusses the management issues involved in library networking, using GILLDDNET, the DANIDA/IFLA sponsored Ghana Interlibrary Lending and Document Delivery Trial Project as a reference point in the discussion. There is an attempt to apply the management principles that Urwick outlined decades ago in the Elements of Management to this project. The challenges and the successes of the project are discussed.

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Resource sharing among agricultural libraries in Malaysia

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

Resource‐sharing among major libraries of Kuwait

Resource‐sharing among major libraries of Kuwait

Barriers in collection sharing among libraries of Pakistan : university library managers’ viewpoint

Management issues in library networking: focus on a pilot library networking project in Ghana

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