Science and technology at the Bibliothèque nationale de France: a new policy, a new electronic library and a new access to information
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe developments in electronic reproduction and delivery at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), and in particular in science, technology and medicine (STM) subjects.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper takes a descriptive approach.
Findings
Radical changes are taking place at the BnF, especially in widening access and in document supply.
Originality/value
This is one of the very few papers in English to describe the strategic developments at the BnF to service its customers, both onsite and remote.
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Citation
Colinmaire, H. (2010), "Science and technology at the Bibliothèque nationale de France: a new policy, a new electronic library and a new access to information", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 38 No. 1, pp. 22-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611011025325
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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