Ten years as editor of ILDS and 35 years in ILL and document supply: thoughts of the outgoing editor

Abstract

Purpose

The aim is to distil the knowledge gained in 10 years of editing ILDS and 35 years in the business.

Design/methodology/approach

Factors affecting the change in demand for ILL are considered as well as the reasons for variation between countries.

Findings

The finding is that ILL has an optimistic future.

Originality/value

The article provides an overview from the retiring editor of ILDS.

Citation

McGrath, M. (2011), "Ten years as editor of ILDS and 35 years in ILL and document supply: thoughts of the outgoing editor", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 39 No. 4, pp. 211-216. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611111187640