Abstract
Interlibrary Loan has traditionally been an activity to share resources
between libraries. The Rethinking Resource Sharing Initiative, which
began in 2005, is a global effort that is user focused and begins
to open the possiblity of sharing resources from the library directly
with individuals.
It strives to be where users of information are and offer both library
users and non-library users options to obtain the material they seek
from both libraries and commerical sources. The paper discusses several
programs that are emerging including the "GetIt" function,
the Rethinking Resource Sharing Manifesto and the effort to change
policies with success stories, the "library at home" delivery
project, and the effort to discover the needs of both internet and
library users. Lastly it suggests some ways that the participants
could become involved and provide input to
RethinkingResourceSharing.org.
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