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The Role of the University of Guam's RFK Library in the
growth of Pacific Island resource sharing: challenges and lessons
learned
Arlene Cohen
Abstract | Paper in
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format
Resource sharing within the
Pacific Islands region has seen significant developments in the past few years
stemming from the widespread use of the Internet, electronic document delivery
and emerging local resource sharing people and technology networks. This paper
will discuss the role of the University of Guam in developing and supporting
these local networks of people, technology and new innovations in document
delivery. Cooperative programs to provide cost-free access to international
networks and resources outside the Pacific Islands, as well as electronic
document delivery projects within the Pacific Islands that have dramatically
reduced time and expense will also be discussed. The paper will also elaborate
on how some low-technology projects such as regional union lists and a
directory of libraries, both designed to foster resource sharing throughout the
region, were implemented. It will conclude with a discussion of challenges,
lessons learned and directions for future growth. |