http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1067 The IFLA DDRS Section plays a key role in global resource sharing among libraries and providers, highlighting trends and developments. It promotes collaboration through initiatives, conferences, and international partnerships. 2026-04-10T09:51:04Z http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1184 One-stop Integrated Resources Access Platform — ILL Platform for China Academic Libraries Liu, Yanli The Integrated ILL Platform for China Academic Libraries based on Spring Cloud microservice architecture was officially launched on May 18, 2024. This brand-new platform is designed to integrate two ILL systems of CALIS and CASHL, the two major ILL systems for the academic libraries in China. http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1183 Information Literacy Initiatives : From Planning to Practice & Resources Sharing Kabirkhan, Muhammad http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1182 A New Approach to Local Resource Sharing Systems: Document Supply Tracking System (KİTS) Modal Proposal Kaya, Mert; Yöndem, Nilay Yalkan Anatolian University Libraries Consortium (ANKOS) was established in 1999 to enhance the support of libraries to education and research by realizing the highest level of access of academic libraries in Türkiye to the global information network (ANKOS, 2024). Under the consortium’s umbrella, the "Collaboration Research Group" was formed in 2006 for resource sharing and this group implemented Document Supply Tracking System (KİTS) project. KİTS is an online platform aimed at tracking resource sharing activities carried out in university libraries and information centers. This system, which is completely free and online, is used by ANKOS member higher education institutions (KİTS, 2006) http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1181 Impacts of RSCVD Project in Türkiye ILL Systems Ekingen Flores Mamondi, Filiz The RSCVD initiative was created by members of the IFLA Document Delivery and Resource Sharing (DDRS) Committee during the pandemic, with the aim of supporting libraries that faced challenges in accessing collections due to lockdowns. Originally launched in response to the pandemic, the project continues to be supported by university libraries in Turkey and offers free article requests through the voluntary efforts of library professionals. This initiative facilitates resource sharing and ensures ongoing access to vital academic materials. During the pandemic, there was a strong push to introduce the RSCVD project to our colleagues and encourage its use. Several leading universities in Türkiye, including Bahçeşehir University, Boğaziçi University, Hacettepe University, Işık University, İstanbul Bilgi University, Koç University, MEF University, Özyeğin University, and Sabancı University, all contributed to the project. They played an important role in distributing publications to their users, ensuring continued access to resources." The aim of this study is to introduce the resource sharing systems in our country and to assess the extent to which the RSCVD project has been heard of and used in Türkiye after the pandemic through a survey study. http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1180 Interlending and Document Supply Services at Qatar National Library: A Focus on Multicultural Patron Engagement and Enhancement Aquino, Rowena O. The paper explores the landscape of Interlending and Document Supply (ILDS) services at Qatar National Library (QNL) with a focus on patron demographics, collection diversity, and topic preferences, particularly in cultural and ethnic studies. Analysis reveals the distribution of patrons across various institutions, with a concentration from educational and professional sectors. The paper delineates partner institutions and aims to identify regions of high patron engagement, indicating potential areas for strategic collaboration. Furthermore, it examines the diversity of collections accessible through ILDS highlighting the prevalence of requests of materials pertaining to culture, history, and ethnic studies. Data indicates a portion of requested articles and titles falling within this thematic domain, emphasizing its importance to patrons. This paper also evaluates the current status of cultural and ethnic studies within the ILDS framework and proposes strategies for enhancement. Recommendations include targeted acquisitions, fostering partnerships with institutions specializing in these areas, and advocating for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in collection development policies. Ultimately, the paper underscores the significance of cultural and ethnic studies within ILDS Services at QNL and offers actionable insights for future improvements and advocacy efforts. http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1179 Assessing the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Publishing Indicators: A Case Study of Iran Zavaraqi, Rasoul; HajiAsadi, Farinaz This paper focuses on analyzing the publishing and economic indicators of the Iranian Publishing Industry before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study employs a quantitative approach with content analysis methodology, utilizing a researcher-made checklist for data collection. The statistical population consists of 722,988 book titles published in Iran from April 2016 to April 2023, sourced from statistical reports in the Iran Monthly Bank of Book Publishers. Trends in book publication, geographical distribution, and pricing are compared across the three time periods, revealing increases in certain subjects during the pandemic, such as philosophy, social sciences, art, literature, and geography. However, the average number of publications has decreased across all topics during this period. Additionally, other publishing indicators show no significant differences before and after the pandemic, highlighting the industry's resilience despite challenges posed by the global health crisis. http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1178 Access to Knowledge in the Digital Age: Unlocking Kyrgyzstan’s Collections Bekbalaeva, Jyldyz In Kyrgyzstan, libraries have gone through multiple transformations reflecting political, economic and societal changes since the country gained independence. Libraries look to expand the professional network through making the country’s resources available to researchers and academics locally and globally. Multiple digitization projects have been implemented; however, the accessibility and discoverability issues remain and majority of collections are yet not accessible to the public even when converted into digital format. While this presents the technological issue, the cultural aspect also imposes challenges event to a greater extent. The paper examines the access to rare heritage collections in Kyrgyzstan based on the example of the Museum of Rare Books of the Issyk-Kul Oblast Library, located in the eastern part of the country. http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1177 Access to knowledge and education it the digital technologies era Bogova, Hristina The digital era is a new stage in the development of mankind, associated with the construction of a global information society based on data and knowledge. Nowadays, we can say with full confidence that humanity has entered a qualitatively new phase of its development related to the development of a global information digital society, the concept of which has become a common platform for interaction between all subjects of the modern economy in order to solve the problem of introducing a new production cycle, based on concepts such as information, data, knowledge and communication. At the same time, the global digital society is a society of continuous learning. In fact, the new cultural and historical context of human development in regard to the upcoming and actually developing, before our very eyes, fourth industrial revolution involves the transformation of production, economy and social sphere based on the widespread use of digital and hybrid technologies, focused on the use and processing of large amounts of data for decision-making and generation of new knowledge. The report examines the crisis experienced by the education system during the development of the digital economy. The main premise of this crisis is related to the following paradox: although the basis of the modern economy is the accumulation, processing and dissemination of knowledge, a fragmented perception of knowledge as such is developing in society. The purpose of the study is to highlight the most important characteristics of the educational crisis, as well as to determine its specifics in relation to the Bulgarian context. http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1161 AI Technologies and Global Changes to Libraries: Advancing Inclusivity and Diversity Rustamov, Alekper http://dspace.ada.edu.az:80/xmlui/handle/20.500.12181/1140 Improving Resource Sharing Through Artificial Intelligence in Karabakh University Library Khalilov, Donmaz