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The changing nature of international resource sharing: risks and benefits of collaboration

Nancy E. Elkington (Programme Officer at The Research Libraries Group, London, UK)
Dennis Massie (Programme Officer at The Research Libraries Group, London, UK)

Interlending & Document Supply

ISSN: 0264-1615

Article publication date: 1 December 1999

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Abstract

Discusses the context for international interlending in historical terms, and the Research Libraries Group’s SHARES programme. Characterizes the current state of international interlending and provides some thoughts on the prospects, barriers, risks and benefits of international interlending. Reports on a survey conducted by RLG and closes with suggestions on the best way to become collaborative opportunists.

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Elkington, N.E. and Massie, D. (1999), "The changing nature of international resource sharing: risks and benefits of collaboration", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 148-154. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641619910299254

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MCB UP Ltd

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