Journal•ISSN: 0264-1615
Interlending & Document Supply
Emerald Publishing Limited
About: Interlending & Document Supply is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Interlibrary loan & Service (business). It has an ISSN identifier of 0264-1615. Over the lifetime, 816 publications have been published receiving 4455 citations.
Topics: Interlibrary loan, Service (business), Information system, Electronic publishing, The Internet
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TL;DR: In this article, a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters is provided, covering the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and websites, and finding that the fundamental debate on the direction of scholarly publishing continues intensely and that opposition is growing to DRM constraints.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related mattersDesign/methodology/approach – The article covers the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and websitesFindings – That the fundamental debate on the direction of scholarly publishing continues intensely and that opposition is growing to DRM constraints Electronic books remain a small minority market but the mass digitisation of books is proceeding apace Open access continues to grow but with widely differing views on its impact – the publishers start to fight backOriginality/value – The paper represents a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters
53 citations
TL;DR: The results showed a growing interest in electronic journals among the users at IISc and electronic journals were mostly used for research needs and PDF was the most preferred format.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of scholarly electronic journals at the Indian Institute of Science.Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines the methodology and results from a questionnaire‐based survey of networked electronic services in India at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) libraries, serving a variety of disciplines. A random sample of the main cohort was selected and, during five months from January 2004 until May 2004, 700 copies of the questionnaire were distributed among 40 departments of IISc; 397 completed and valid questionnaires (56.7 per cent) were received.Findings – The results showed a growing interest in electronic journals among the users at IISc. Electronic journals were mostly used for research needs and PDF was the most preferred format. The fact that users have free access to electronic journals at all hours from their own computers seems to be the most appealing feature.Research limitations/implications – There are many factors that may...
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TL;DR: This article presents an example of “deep log” analysis that sheds valuable light on the actual as distinct from perceived use of electronic full text databases.
Abstract: Purpose – To quantify the usage of electronic journals as an aid to making judgements on the use of document supply.Design/methodology/approach – A detailed analysis was made of the use of OHIOLink as well as the Blackwell Synergy, ScienceDirect, emeraldinsight, and OUP databases by CIBER at University College London.Findings – Many more people are accessing electronic journals than was previously the case in a print environment. Users are searching more widely as linking becomes easier and abstracts are becoming increasingly popular.Research limitations/implications – More research could be done on the use of abstracts together with further evaluation of usage at article level by title.Practical implications – Massive usage of the databases analysed is significantly affecting the use of information by researchers.Originality/value – This article presents an example of “deep log” analysis that sheds valuable light on the actual as distinct from perceived use of electronic full text databases
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TL;DR: The British Library grey literature collection as discussed by the authors provides an informal description of the British Library collection and views on challenges in acquiring and supplying grey literature, and provides an insight in to the treatment of grey literature.
Abstract: Purpose – To explore the changing nature of grey literature, the British Library collections of grey literature and the future challenges of collecting and supplying this type of material.Design/methodology/approach – This article provides an informal description of the British Library grey literature collection and views on challenges in acquiring and supplying grey literature.Findings – The nature of grey literature is changing in an increasingly electronic environment. In this new environment of electronic access there is still a need and demand for organisations to collect, preserve and make this material accessible.Originality/value – Provides an insight in to the British Library treatment of grey literature.
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