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Resource SharingResource sharing is a concept which has developed to include many cooperative activities between libraries and other stakeholders. Interlibrary loan continues to be the mainstay of resource sharing. However, union catalogue development, cooperative cataloguing, cooperative reference, cooperative collection development and joint storage of material are all components of A Canadian Information Resource Sharing Strategy. The development of the national resource sharing infrastructure described in the strategy depends on input from all stakeholders. The National Library therefore is making a number of consultation documents available for comment. Table of ContentsResource Sharing Guidelines & CodesThe National Library contributes to the development of national guidelines and codes for resource sharing. The National Library and the national library associations have produced a number of guidelines and manuals related to resource sharing. Resource Sharing IssuesNational resource sharing issues are addressed in cooperation with other government agencies and national associations. The following documents address specific issues of national concern: Library Book Rate
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