Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: No 87. Issue 4 (11th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McGrath, Mike
• Editors: Michael Baker, David
• Is Part Of: Interlending and document supply. Volume 42:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 199
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2014-11-11
• Subjects: Big deals -- Open access -- Grey literature -- Journal half life -- Journal usage -- Readcube; Interlibrary loans -- Periodicals; Library cooperation -- Periodicals; Document delivery -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 025.62
• DOI: 10.1108/ILDS-07-2014-0032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-1615

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This paper aims to review the current LIS literature for document supply and related topics. Design/methodology/approach: – The paper is based on the scanning of about 150 journals, reports and websites, blogs etc. Findings: – Of great interest this quarter are two studies on journal half-lives which impact on the embargo length debate. Also a study that shows a decline in the free accessibility of journal articles. More on patron-driven acquisition and Big Deals. Originality/value: – This is the only regular review of the literature that focuses on document supply and related issues.