Abstract:
The research study intends to examine whether the SLSTINET stands to serve the
member institutions to meet the Expectations of them. The researcher is therefore to
study the present situation of resource sharing and networking activities prevailing
among SLSTINET libraries and to evaluate the effectiveness of SLSTINET. Having
examined the data obtained in detail the study, consequently had proposed an
innovative model and some feasible recommendations to develop the SLSTINET as
an effective library network to serve the purpose.
The evaluation of the SLSTINET was conducted based on its objectives and selected
criteria. The Likerfs Method of summated stating has been used to measure the
objectives statement of the SLSTINET. The effectiveness of the SLSTINET has been
assessed by using chi-square test with 95% confidence level. For data collection 02
different structured questionnaires has been used. The study has found out the
effectiveness of the SLSTINET is as 59.13% + 4.24% at 95% confidence level. As
its effectiveness is found above 50%. so it is recommended to continue the
network as worthwhile in the light of the recommendations given in this
research study.
