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Abstract:
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Presents a view to stimulate discussion within the Indian library and academic community about adopting a model of library consortia to
improve Library and Information Service. Using published literature identifies and discuses factors to be considered for choosing the
model. Observes that the very concept of University Library Consortia in India is very fertile one. If hatched i.e. planned and
implemented in a proper way can certainly yield fruits. But the success of consortia like other cooperative efforts depends on the proper
mix of enthusiasm, innovative thinking, caution and skepticism. As University libraries in India have no or little experience on
consortia, these have to go in a humble way. In this connection informal consortia can achieve considerable success provided
participating universities effectively act as teams not as individuals to achieve common goals and should not forget “one will not get a
chicken by smashing an egg open’. |