A review of interlending in the UK in 1998

Abstract

Examines key issues and important developments in UK interlending during 1998. Provides an update on progress in various document delivery projects, including those of eLib, and highlights the importance of the ISO ILL protocol. Also summarises the work of the clumps projects, yet questions how far their reliance on Z39.50 can benefit ILL, and reports on new initiatives in electronic journals. Positive developments in areas such as interlending to the blind, retroconversion, distance learning and cross‐sectoral cooperation are contrasted with news of how economic difficulties have affected services in a wide range of interlending agencies.

Citation

Prowse, S.W. (1999), "A review of interlending in the UK in 1998", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 80-89. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641619910271371