Abstract:
The paper deals with the need of Resource Sharing Network in
India. The objective of this network is to develop resource
sharing strategy for India and make cooperation among
different types of LIC networks which include National Library
of India. Internet technologies have brought a drastic change
in this regard, specially Z39.50 protocol has provided a
common platform which help to develop a Union catalogue.
This protocol has made resource sharing as a reality. This
paper also shows the comparison between different LIS
networks and provides an economical model for developing the
National Resource Sharing Network in India.