When a good standard development process fails

Abstract

Purpose

The meeting on the international interlibrary loan communication standard meeting in Washington DC under the auspices of the Association of Research Libraries is described.

Design/methodology/approach

The article is based on comments and opinions regarding the failure of a good standard development process.

Findings

The difficulties of arriving at a consensus are identified and an analysis of the wider context of document delivery is suggested as a possible way forward.

Originality/value

This review is a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in good standard development.

Citation

Jackson, M. (2005), "When a good standard development process fails", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 33 No. 1, pp. 53-55. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641610510699983