The document discusses network based resource management in libraries. It describes how network based resource sharing allows libraries to provide more materials and services to users while reducing costs. The key benefits are improved access to resources, enabling institutions to make more efficient use of limited budgets, and avoiding unnecessary duplication. Some barriers include lack of infrastructure, copyright issues, and lack of cooperation between libraries. Conditions for successful network resource management include willingness to cooperate, effective communication systems, trained staff, and clear agreements between participants.

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2. Introduction
 The changing environment in the context of
emerging technologies and increasing needs and
demands of the users
 Network based Resource Management is a
powerful instrument for augmenting information
sources in the context of distributed environment
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3. What is Network based
Resource Management
Defined as a mode of operation whereby library
functions are shared in common by a no. of
libraries/information organizations.
The goals are to provide a positive effect
 On the library users in terms of access to more
materials or services, and/or
 On the library budget in terms of providing service at less
cost, increased service at the same cost or much more
service at a less cost than if undertaken individually
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4. Why? ( Rationale for Network
based Resource Management)
 Information explosion and scattering of resources
 Cost of needed materials
 Difficulties experienced by library staff in handling
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enormous data
 Advances in modern technologies and storage facilities
 Wide disparity between resources available to individuals
 Increased and diversified users needs
 Inadequate budgetary resources
Emergence of electronic resources
 Constraints on Libraries with regard to resources and
facilities

5. Objectives of Network based
Resource Management
 To improve services
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 To enable libraries to take on new services/projects
To avoid duplication
 To develop awareness of what others are doing
 To know where help can be found
 To meet organizational or national objectives, and
 To improve professional/personal skills
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6. Components of Ideal Network
based Resource Management
 Clear – cut statement of objectives of the networking
 Design and development and drafting of networking manual
 Adoption of standardization methods for database design
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and development
 Presence of adequate trained personnel
 Sense of cooperation and coordination between the
members

7. Benefits of Network based
Resource Management
 Improves access to materials
 Enables co-operating institutions to stretch
limited resources
 Allow greater staff specialization
 Improve services to users
 Avoids unnecessary duplication
 Improves working relationships between
cooperating libraries, and
 Helps staff keep up dated
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8. Barriers to Network based
Resource Management
 Lack of required infrastructure facilities
 Lack of awareness about the existing standards eg.
Z39.50
and ISO ILL Protocol
Provision for copyright Law
 Possessiveness among Libraries
 Experience/lack of experience in resource sharing
 Traditional /historical or Physical & Geographical reasons
 Legal, political and administrative reasons
 Lack of a comprehensive National Information Policy
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9. Conditions for Success
 Willingness to co-operate
 Must provide information on available
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resources,
 Should establish an effective
communication system & Connectivity
 Must possess adequate trained staff
 Must be fully aware of the services of the
Service providers
 Must have clear knowledge on the licensing
agreement

10. Prominent Service Provides
 DELNET www.delnet.nic.in
 INDEST
www.paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest
 DIALOG www.dialog.com
 JGATE
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11. Access Types
 Free Access
 Exclusive Subscription
 Selective Access
 Fee Based Access
 Consortium Based Access Eg., INDEST,
DELNET etc.,
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12. Implementation Methodology
 Identification of the database/Publisher/service providers
(Create a wish list)
 Invite proposals, terms and conditions from vendors or
publishers
 Study and evaluated the different proposals in detail
 Work out the cost benefit analysis
 Vetting by a task force
 Approval by the competent authority
 Negotiate with the vendors/publishers/service providers
 Enter into an agreement
 Implement/Install, Train the staff
 Monitoring the usage by the users
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13. The Future…
 Technology of the future with Internet and
Network will be growing or changing
 Archiving issues will remain an area of concern
 Cost will de-escalate
 Access will become easier, faster and larger
 Leading towards the buyers market
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14. Creating a Technology Plan
 Identification of basic functions of the library
 Planning for the Resources and its Management
 Identify key issues influencing the library
 Define the ultimate outcomes
 Assessment of existing technology and services,
user needs
 Establish priority
 Develop missions, goals and objectives
 Financial and implementation considerations
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