Resource-sharing among major libraries of Kuwait

Mumtaz A Anwa Dheya Abdulqader Al-Jasem

Electronic library 2001 19 (4)225-231
(ReLIS:jul:fpcatt:y:2001:v:19:i:4:p:225-231)

Abstract:

Focuses on resource sharing in Kuwaiti libraries, which, due to many factors, has now become an economic and information provision necessity. Presents the results of a survey of 17 libraries in Kuwait. It was found not only that the current resource-sharing activities are at a minimal level, but also that all libraries do not actively participate in these. However, librarians consider resource-sharing very important for their libraries, are aware of its benefits, and know the hurdles in developing a resource-sharing network. They are willing to participate in such a network if one was developed. Recommends that the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters should create a National Task Force to develop a detailed plan for a national resource-sharing network. Proposes that the National Library should be designated as the coordinating agency for this network and suggests the establishment of a permanent national committee, with representation from all major libraries, to be responsible for policy making.

Keywords: Bibliotecas ; Redes de bibliotecas ; Asia ; Oriente Próximo
Pages: 225-231
Volume: 19
Year: 2001
Issue: 4

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