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Unit 5: Resource Sharing and Networking

Record keeping is important in resource sharing systems as it is in individual libraries. Notes
Resource sharing denotes a mode of operation, whereby all or part of library functions are
shared in common among several libraries.
Networking is information/resource sharing through computers and telecommunication
links which transmit information or data from one library to another.
Networking is a system with a predominant how of service and a reverse flow of demand.
The basic purpose for creating a network is to provide information services to member
libraries through sharing of resources of the participating libraries of the network.
A library that is a social institution also keeps relations with its users whom it gives
services and other libraries whose resources are used by it.

5.7 Keywords

Acquisition: An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Library Network: A library network is a description of an activity which existed before the term
itself was devised.
Networking: Networking is information/resource sharing through computers and
telecommunication links which transmit information or data from one library to another.
Organisation: An organization (or organisation) is a social entity that has a collective goal and
is linked to an external environment.
Record keeping: Record keeping is the process and system of maintaining business documents
so that such records can be found quickly and easily.
Resource sharing: Resource sharing in libraries is defined as a mode of operation whereby
functions are, shared in common by a number of libraries in its most positive effects: Resource
sharing entails reciprocity, employing partnership in which each member has something useful
to contribute to others and in which every member is willing and able to make available when
needed.
Resource: Resource implies a thing, a person or an action to which one turns for aid and help in
time of need.
Service: A valuable action, deed, or effort performed to satisfy a need or to fulfil a demand.

Sharing: Resource implies a thing, a person or an action to which one turns for aid and help in
time of need.

Technology: Technology is a body of knowledge used to create tools, develop skills, and extract
or collect materials.

5.8 Review Questions

1. Define resource sharing.
2. What are the objectives of resource sharing?
3. Write short notes on the following:
(a) CALIBNET

(b) BONET

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