Potential for consortial relations among special libraries in Singapore.

• Main Author: Chiang, Mei Ling.
• Other Authors: Foo, Schubert Shou Boon
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Library and information science::Libraries::Special libraries
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/1980
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study seeks to examine the prospects for consortial arrangements to develop among libraries in Singapore, in particular, whether there is such interest among government and quasi-government libraries. The benefits of engaging in consortia are many, chief among which are cost savings, greater ac...