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On a clear day you can inter-lend forever: the UK inter-lending scene.
- Source :
- Insights: the UKSG journal; Mar2012, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p86-91, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- This article details the challenges faced by today's UK-based inter-lending services in terms of fiscal pressures, technological change and changing patron expectations. It examines how recent refurbishment at the British Library has led to an increase in community inter-lending, against a background of a general reduction of the reliance on inter-library loan services. It also considers the perception of the value of inter-lending services by senior management, alongside the impact that online availability of materials has had. It then considers the issues around rights management and licence restrictions for inter-lending imposed by many publishers and suppliers. Finally, it considers the steps for change that inter-lending services need to embrace to meet these challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20487754
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Insights: the UKSG journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 93318060
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1629/2048-7754.25.1.86