Library Loans Online: a new channel for a traditional service in England

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to provide a description of a new service to be launched in England that will open up the holdings of public libraries to citizens and enable them to order items for home delivery.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper provides a descriptive analysis of a new service to be launched in England.

Findings

The paper finds that such a service is desired by stakeholders and will enhance the ability of citizens to identify and obtain books that are currently inaccessible to them.

Originality/value

The first public presentation of a service from an author who is responsible for the overall development of the project.

Citation

Potts, D. (2008), "Library Loans Online: a new channel for a traditional service in England", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 36 No. 3, pp. 149-151. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641610810897863