Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: No 87

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.