CALIS: interlibrary loan and document delivery services in China
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to describe the China Academic Library and Information System (CALIS), an academic library consortium which promotes resource sharing among Chinese academic libraries.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors use a case study approach based on their professional experience at the CALIS Administrative Center in Beijing.
Findings
CALIS has a bright future and it is hoped that CALIS ILL and document delivery services will be expanded to all kinds of academic libraries in China, and help them meet their users ' information needs.
Originality/value
The paper provides insights into the current state of interlending in China.
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Acknowledgements
Received 13 March 2012. Accepted 13 March 2012. Published with the kind permission of IFLA, www.ifla.org/This paper was originally presented at the IFLA 12th Interlending and Document Supply Conference held in Chicago, 19-21 September 2011.
Citation
Yao, X. and Zeng, L. (2012), "CALIS: interlibrary loan and document delivery services in China", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 40 No. 2, pp. 111-114. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611211239597
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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