Resource Sharing in Digital Environment

Abstract

In the age of digital development and increasing price of electronic information, resource sharing is critical for effective implementation of libraries. Increased availability of information in digital format and high costs of journal subscription compels the libraries to work together. Technical advancements provide a platform for digital resource sharing and offer many opportunities for librarians to become more technical and professional. Digitization of information basically means the process of converting paper documents such as text, graphics etc… into digital mode, which can be made accessible the electronic objects. Resource sharing in digital environment deals the great things in the area of Library and Information Centers to access the resources at maximum level of utilization for the widely existing stake holders. This paper attempts to identify the needs and factors influencing the electronic resource sharing. Also presents the requirements and strategies foe effective resource sharing in libraries.