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Use of Information Resources Through Consortia Mode in Indian Library and Information Centers: A Case Study of Forsa Consortium


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1 Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034, India
2 Department of Library Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad 580 003, India
     

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This paper explains the concept of consortia, a mode of approach in sharing and using the information resources available in LIS Centers. It also attempts to give different types of consortia initiatives in India and abroad highlighting the advantages of consortia. Very dynamic and ever improving consortia called FORSA Consortium has been taken as a case study and its developments, services, salient features and future plans are described. The review of this consortium from the usage statistics is attempted for continuation.

Keywords

Information Resources, Use, Consortia, FORSA Consortium.
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About The Authors

Iqbalahmad U. Rajgoli
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034
India

Christina Birdie
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034
India

C. R. Karisiddappa
Department of Library Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad 580 003
India


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Authors

Iqbalahmad U. Rajgoli
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034, India
Christina Birdie
Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034, India
C. R. Karisiddappa
Department of Library Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad 580 003, India

Abstract


This paper explains the concept of consortia, a mode of approach in sharing and using the information resources available in LIS Centers. It also attempts to give different types of consortia initiatives in India and abroad highlighting the advantages of consortia. Very dynamic and ever improving consortia called FORSA Consortium has been taken as a case study and its developments, services, salient features and future plans are described. The review of this consortium from the usage statistics is attempted for continuation.

Keywords


Information Resources, Use, Consortia, FORSA Consortium.

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