Sharing the wealth – resource sharing developments in the Pacific making for a resource richer region

Abstract

Individual libraries in the islands of the Pacific are notoriously viewed as resource poor, although if the resources of each library are viewed collectively, there is a wealth of materials ready to be shared. This paper will discuss the growing use of technology, such as document scanners, telecommunications capabilities and electronic document delivery using the Internet, to drastically reduce the time to deliver documents and the costs for this service. It will also discuss low‐technology projects fostering resource sharing throughout the region and directions for future growth.

Citation

Cohen, A. (2002), "Sharing the wealth – resource sharing developments in the Pacific making for a resource richer region", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 30 No. 3, pp. 107-111. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641610210439137