A practical guide to e-journal and e-book supply – a UK perspective. Issue 1 (11th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kluzek, Mark
• Is Part Of: Interlending and document supply. Volume 42:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 15
• Publication Date: 2014-02-11
• Subjects: United Kingdom -- E-books -- Document delivery -- Interlending -- E-journals -- Journal licences; Interlibrary loans -- Periodicals; Library cooperation -- Periodicals; Document delivery -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 025.62
• DOI: 10.1108/ILDS-09-2013-0026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-1615

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to report on current interlending and document delivery of e-books and e-journals in the UK and analyse the challenges encountered in such practices, using the experiences at King's College London as an example. Design/methodology/approach: – The author uses a case study approach. Findings: – Most UK libraries and higher education institutions negotiate the usage terms for their e-resources through Jisc's NESLI2 model license agreement. While the terms of this agreement work relatively well for document delivery of e-journal articles, allowing for secure electronic document transmission under prescribed circumstances, the interlending of e-books remains problematic. Research limitations/implications: – The paper provides insight into how UK document supply services can better use electronic holdings to offset the costs of requesting. It discusses the dilemma of e-books and potential solutions. Practical implications: – This will enable UK library professionals to better use e-resources in a legally compliant way for the purpose of document delivery. It will explain to non-UK library professionals how supplying from e-resources works in the UK. Originality/value: – The paper provides insight into how UK document supply services can better use electronic holdings to offset the costs of requesting. It discusses the dilemma of e-books and potential solutions.