Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 66

Abstract

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters. Design/methodology/approach -The approach is based on the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and web sites. Findings -Electronic books remain a minority market but the literature at least remains optimistic and readers are improving in quality and acceptability. Open access continues to grow but with continuing and widely differing views on its impact. Recent mandating decisions will mean a step change in both the creation and the growth of institutional and subject repositories. Increasing concerns are being expressed about the monopolistic implications of Google and there are some stout counter-arguments. A number of interesting articles on document supply show it to be in robust health. Originality/value -The paper represents a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters.