Chapter 7. Interoperability
Protocols and services
Interoperability is the name of the game for libraries. An important part of traditional library culture is the ability to locate copies of information in other libraries and receive them on loan—interlibrary loan. Libraries work together to provide a truly universal international information service. The degree of cooperation is enormous and laudable. What other large organizations cooperate in this way?
Interoperability is the name of the game for libraries. An important part of traditional library culture is the ability to locate copies of information in other libraries and receive them on loan—interlibrary loan. Libraries work together to provide a truly universal international information ...

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