Status, Techniques, Programs, and Problems Faced by Library Staff and Authorities during Resource Sharing: A Case Study
Author(s): Harshali Pradeep Bhalerao, Dr. M. Suresh Babu & Dr. Sambhaji Gulabrao Patil
Abstract: Resource sharing has emerged as a fundamental service in modern library systems, particularly in the context of rising costs, digital transformation, and user expectations for seamless access to information. This study investigates the status, techniques, programs, and problems faced by library staff and authorities during resource sharing, with special reference to academic libraries in India. The research adopts a case study method, supported by survey data collected from library professionals and supplemented with secondary data from recent scholarly publications.
Keywords - Resource Sharing, Interlibrary Loan (ILL), Library Networks, INFLIBNET, Digital Libraries, Academic Libraries, Case Study
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.2.2026.2093
Cite This Article As: Bhalerao, H. P., Suresh Babu, M. & Patil, S.G. (2026) Status, Techniques, Programs, and Problems Faced by Library Staff and Authorities during Resource Sharing: A Case Study. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(2) 39-47. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2093 Page: 39-47 Publication Date: 27 April 2026