Barriers In Sharing Library Resources In India: A Study
2019
Purpose – College and University Libraries in India are a privileged type of libraries
with comparatively sound collections. They spend a large portion of their funds on
developing in-house collections. In spite of the prevailing ICT, there is hardly any
practice of sharing collections in a formal manner. The article aims to explore the
challenges in sharing library resource in libraries.
Design/methodology/approach – Using a survey method, the survey followed a
qualitative design based on an interview technique of data collection. Forty librarians
from the state of Maharashtra India were interviewed. Structured interview were
conducted at the 40 librarians’ workplaces/ on telephone during 2014-2015.
Findings – The study is trying to situate India’s position in Networking and resource
sharing. The data analysis of the present study revealed that various technical, procedural,
psychological, behavioral, legal, barriers in achieving planned collection sharing
programs. It suggests analyzing the possibilities, opportunities, and challenges of
networking and resource sharing in libraries in the emerging paradigm. The study
recommends more focused and integrated research approach from Indian researchers.
Research limitations/implications – Present study is limited to 40 libraries those are
responded positively.
Originality/value – This is the first study focused on barriers in resource sharing and
networking in libraries in Maharashtra (India).
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