The Norwegian ”Bibliotek” database in a Nordic ILDS perspective

Abstract

Purpose

To describe the development and versatility of “Bibliotek”, the Norwegian database for national ILDS management.

Design/methodology/approach

Historical narrative.

Findings

There has been a poor response by the 1,300 libraries that use the system to enter their ILDS policies on the web site.

Practical implications

Highlights some of the difficulties in building an effective infrastructure for resource sharing both nationally and internationally.

Originality/value

Lessons to be learnt from one country's attempt to develop an effective infrastructure for ILDS.

Citation

Gauslå, A. (2006), "The Norwegian ”Bibliotek” database in a Nordic ILDS perspective", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 34 No. 2, pp. 57-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641610610669741