Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 74

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the literature concerning interlending and document supply and related matters.

Design/methodology/approach

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

Findings

Resistance to the Big Deals for journals is still growing – in particular because of the current budget cuts that are hitting libraries badly. A number of articles from around the world indicate that document supply is still alive and kicking.

Originality/value

The paper represents a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters such as resource sharing and open access.

Citation

McGrath, M. (2011), "Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 74", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 39 No. 2, pp. 90-93. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611111138888