The international sharing of returnable library materials

Authors
Massie, D
Citation
D. Massie, The international sharing of returnable library materials, INTERLEND D, 28(3), 2000, pp. 110-115
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Library & Information Science
Journal title
INTERLENDING & DOCUMENT SUPPLY
ISSN journal
02641615 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
110 - 115
Database
ISI
SICI code
0264-1615(2000)28:3<110:TISORL>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Discusses how costs and risks involved with shipping returnable ILL materia ls across national boundaries act as major barriers to scholarship. Describ es recent efforts by members of the Research Libraries Group's SHARES progr amme to study and overcome these barriers. Suggests some actions that could result in the international sharing of valuable "research objects" becomin g routine.