Library Trends articles from January 2006

Library Trends archives from January 2006

Introduction.
January 1, 2006... Cooperation and sharing of resources have always had an important role in libraries, particularly since the development of modern systematized libraries. Many of our basic practices, cataloging, and classification methods were developed to...

EDEN: a web-based model for electronic document exchange.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT The advantages of Web-based document exchange between libraries are just beginning to be systematically explored. This article focuses on general considerations in the development of a Web-based model for electronic document...

Consortia in Europe: describing the various solutions through four country examples.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT This article describes and discusses consortia models in Europe. Emphasis is given to those consortia that support content provision and access to electronic information resources in society. Four country cases are introduced as...

Interconnected and innovative libraries: factors tying libraries more closely together.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT This article considers the many developments in technology and practice that are making libraries more connected and interdependent. It looks at new integrated online services and reviews the increasing importance of both formal...

More bang for the buck: increasing the effectiveness of library expenditures through cooperation.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT The long-term strategy of the academic library community needs to focus on improved cost effectiveness rather than becoming preoccupied with the short-term effects of budget reductions. Fortunately, the rise of consortia and the...

Closing the 95 percent gap: library resource sharing for people with print disabilities.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT Experts estimate that only 5 percent of the world's publishing output is made accessible in alternate formats for people who cannot use print. While some popular commercial digital audio and textual products are available to...

The Online Computer Library Center's Open WorldCat program.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT This article describes the Online Computer Library Center's (OCLC) Open WorldCat program. WorldCat is a worldwide union catalog created and maintained collectively by more than 9,000 member institutions. Open WorldCat seeks to...

Perspectives on building consortia between libraries and other agencies.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT This article looks at issues surrounding cooperative partnerships between different types of libraries, and between libraries and other organizations. The Ontario School Curriculum Resource (OSCR) and developments in Ontario and...

Knowledge-sharing activities in India.
January 1, 2006... ABSTRACT Libraries in India are striving to provide necessary and relevant information to their users. Limited resources have been one main barrier to satisfying the growing informational needs of the users. Now, the Indian libraries are...