Abstract
Most libraries
in developing and developed nations are faced with shortfalls in the provision
of information resources and services. However, in the present era of
information explosion, the needs of information users have increased
considerably. As such, no single library can, independently meet their users'
information needs. This has necessitated linkages and co-operation between
libraries regardless of type and size, for sharing of available resources and
information (Awa & Kalu, 2017). Consequently, the terms "library
co-operation", "library networking", "library
linkages", "library collaboration", and "library
consortia" are used to represent the formal and informal co-operation,
partnership and resource sharing activities between or among libraries (Satiga
& Dehigama, 2016). In the words of Satija and Dehigama (2016), varieties of
words are used to define these collaborative efforts. These words according to
the authors include: connect, consult, cooperate, collaborate, collude,
conference, committee, coalition, consortium, corporation, and community. Be
that as it may, these words which originate from the short form of the Latin
word, "with", suggest the coming together of distinct parties to
achieve a common end, in activities usually limited in time and space
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