Global development of library consortia with a focus on India: from e-ShodhSindhu to One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) and its future prospects

This paper examines the development of library consortia worldwide, with a particular emphasis on India. It further explores the significance of consortia-based subscription models in India, tracing their evolution across regions and analyzing variations in their formation, objectives, and impacts. With a key focus on the transition from e-ShodhSindhu to the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) model, the paper discusses the ONOS model’s strategic framework, implementation challenges, usage analysis and future prospects. The paper concludes by recommending improvements, continuous collaboration, and government support to address regional disparities and overcome infrastructure limitations.