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Linchpin or weakest link? Challenges to current document delivery practice and services
Author(s)
Date Issued
2008
Date Available
2011-02-28T12:51:11Z
Abstract
Purpose: The main purpose of this paper is to generate discussion on the necessity for document
delivery services to re-position themselves, thus “adding value” within the information chain.
Approach: Empirical, based on working practice in a major academic library. Review article,
based on practice.
Originality/value: A synthesis of current practice, outlining current shortcomings, and
challenges.
delivery services to re-position themselves, thus “adding value” within the information chain.
Approach: Empirical, based on working practice in a major academic library. Review article,
based on practice.
Originality/value: A synthesis of current practice, outlining current shortcomings, and
challenges.
Sponsorship
Not applicable
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Journal
Interlending & Document Supply
Volume
36
Issue
4
Start Page
191
End Page
195
Copyright (Published Version)
Copyright 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Subject – LCSH
University College, Dublin. Library
Libraries--Circulation analysis--Ireland
Interlibrary loans
Academic libraries--Effect of technological innovations on
Document delivery
Web versions
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
0264-1615
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
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