摘要：Sara Mudd and Andy Havens, “Library Co-operation in the 21st Century: Combining Forces to Achieve More” NextSpace, No. 12 (June 2009): 4-9. While the challenges facing libraries may at times be daunting, such challenges can lead to cooperative solutions. A case in point, “The Farmington Plan,” devised in the Unit-ed States under the shadow of shortages and rationing during World War II, brought about a remarkable transformation in libra-ries. Competitive postures were replaced by collective action resulting in greatly ex-panded collections of international materials and enhanced access to resources. Based on a long tradition of sharing, libraries in the 21st century continue to be well positioned to model not just library cooperation but also cooperation needed in the community at large. Challenges, however, need to be overcome.
