The paper examines the concept of "digital is different" or not as the case may be and how and if digital publications are different from their paper counterparts. The concept of copyright in a digital age is explored and various different interpretations of the concept and its application discussed. The linguistic problems of using words from a paper-based environment will be considered and such basic words as "copyright ", "copy", "author", "publisher" and "user" are

Publishers and libraries serve and rely on the same community to produce and use materials. They need to work together to solve the problems of access, security, payment and integrity. Libraries are the essential intermediaries who can broker a satisfactory solution.

Interloans and document delivery are being fundamentally altered by the new information environment created by technology development, economic change, new attitudes to information demand and supply, and different professional roles. The conventiional routines involved in identifying user needs, locating documents, requesting and transmitting them are all being rev olutionized in the light of these changes and are bringing their own impetus for other changes in atti tudes and procedures. Concludes that the future for interloans and document delivery is bright provid ed that libraries and others can respond to the radical changes tak ing place.

Examines some of the special problems raised by the Caribbean′s cultural diversity when it comes to considering a regional interlibrary loan and document supply system. Considers some of the barriers that cannot be controlled by librarians; those which can partially be controlled; and others that are created by librarians. Suggests that all nations of the Caribbean should become resources for their own output. Emphasizes simplicity and ease of operation, with the aim of pointing the way towards the establishment of a manageable and efficient interlibrary lending system.

Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by emerald-srm:198285 [] For AuthorsIf you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractPurpose -The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of copyright law changes in the UK, especially as they affect interlibrary loan. Design/methodology/approach -Analysis of new legislation were tested against interlibrary needs. Findings -The new laws bring major benefits to libraries and their users by expanding the types of material available and simplifying the management procedures required for document delivery. Practical implications -Libraries and other institutions can now offer a much wider range of services. Social implications -There are considerable benefits to individual users, including those with disabilities, as access is granted to a wider range of materials. Originality/value -New research and analysis relating to laws passed in October 2014.