Rethinking Resource Sharing

ABSTRACT

This article describes the need for rethinking resource sharing to offer both library users and nonlibrary users options to obtain the material they seek from both libraries and commerical sources. The article discusses several programs that are emerging including the “GoGetter” function, the Rethinking Resource Sharing Manifesto, user needs, and delivery issues. Lastly, it suggests some ways that the participants could become involved and provide input to RethinkingResourceSharing.org.

KEYWORDS:

• Innovation
• cooperation
• collaboration
• policy
• home delivery
• open source
• locator of tools

Notes

1. The authors acknowledge the work of the Rethinking Resource Sharing Steering Committee and RRS Committee members which has been collaborative and shared. Their work can be found on the website for the Rethinking Resource Sharing Initiative. Retrieved September 14, 2007. http://www.rethinkingresourcesharing.org/index.html

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