Networking and Collaboration among Academic University Libraries in Maharashtra: An Analysis

Abstract

This paper elaborates contribution of books, theses, and serials bibliographical records by the State Universities Libraries to INFLIBNET databases. The researcher has analysed each database, which is specially used for developing the Networks within all libraries. The INFLIBNET has provided the special automation projects grants for purchase of hardware and for developing the infrastructure of ICT, in the university libraries, which can collaborate with each other. This will help researchers and students to utilise the resources effectively through ILL and Document Delivery Services. Lastly after analysing the data, author has concluded that all the State University Libraries in Maharashtra must contribute 100% bibliographical records to the Union Databases of INFLIBNET in order to satisfy the NKC’s recommendations.