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Ballard, Tom – Library Journal, 1982
Contends that network resource sharing is a service that is not appreciated by public library patrons, who accept only immediate delivery as acceptable access to materials. Improvement and expansion of local holdings is suggested as an alternative to expensive networking arrangements. Twenty references are included. (RAA)
Descriptors: Financial Support, Interlibrary Loans, Library Acquisition, Library Collections