Thesis

Many libraries, particularly university libraries, are working around the clock to provide access to the millions of papers and books that are published each year due to the exponential growth of knowledge and information. As a result, they are testing various approaches to effectively serve their customers. The only solution is effective resource sharing, which can be realized by utilizing current developments in information technologies to create a network of libraries. Considering the significant problems faced by university libraries in Madhya Pradesh, such as inadequate funding and high material costs, resource sharing and collaborative operation through networking have become indispensable. According to Jebora and Devadose (2004), a library network is roughly defined as a group of libraries joining together with an awareness of how to assist one another in order to meet the information demands of their patrons. It is a collection of interconnected information systems linked to communication infr