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Rajgoli, Iqbalahmad U.
- 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, IN
2 Department of Library Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad 580 003, IN
1 Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034, IN
2 Department of Library Science, Karnataka University, Dharwad 580 003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 43, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 37-49Abstract
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.References
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