Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 72

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning ILL, document supply and related matters.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is based on the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and websites.

Findings

Resistance to Big Deals for journals continues to grow – perhaps 2011 will be the crunch year for their continuation, although their attraction for users continues to be high. Big Deals for books are now becoming popular. Empirical studies on Open Access confirm its continued growth.

Originality/value

The paper is a useful source of information for librarians and others who are interested in ILL, document supply and related matters such as resource sharing, mass digitisation and open access.

Citation

McGrath, M. (2010), "Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 72", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 38 No. 4, pp. 226-230. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611011094365