An overview of current practices
Abstract:
In this chapter, we discuss global resource sharing practices in the early 21st century. Tips for successful international borrowing and lending are given.
Key words
process
workflow
software
ILLiad
statistics
shipping
customs forms
loan periods
rare materials
lending
borrowing
scanning
loans
Resource sharing plays a crucial role in education, democracy, economic growth, health and welfare and personal development. It facilitates access to a wide range of information, which would not otherwise be available to the user, library or country requesting it.
IFLA, 2000
Introduction
Chapter 2 provides an overview of international intending activity and how it was conducted in years past. In this chapter, ...
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