Vol. 11(1), pp. 5--10 January, 2023. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2022510

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

Resource Sharing can be termed Inter-Library Loan. Resource sharing is nothing but sharing of library resources by certain participating libraries among themselves on the basis of the principle of co-operation. This is applicable in sharing of documents, manpower, services, space and equipment. The research explained that the objective of achieving a good resource sharing must be kept in mind while undergoing library networking and resource sharing, and increasing the accessibility and availability of resources in a way that each participating library contributes to the resources as the duplication in resources are eliminated. Resource Sharing and Information Networking can be done manually or by other modern means rendering a free flow of information. It is certain that effective resource sharing among academic libraries depends upon the strengths of individual libraries. One weak library cooperating with another weak library cannot promote effective resource sharing. We share our strengths, not our weaknesses. Driven by prevailing circumstances, sharing of resources is the only option left for academic libraries and librarians. The main goal of every academic library is to pull library materials together in order to give more satisfactory services to its users, by making more information resources available to them which is the goal of resource sharing.

 

Keywords: Resource Sharing, Information Networking Services, Academic Libraries, Africa

 

	Cite This Article As: OLUBIYO, P.O., OLUBIYO, L.M (2023). Resource Sharing and Information Networking Services in Academic Libraries in Africa. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 11(1): 5-10