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Article Information:
Title:
Library Loans Online: a new channel for a traditional service in England
Author(s):
David Potts
Journal:
Interlending & Document Supply
Year:
2008
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
149 - 151
DOI:
10.1108/02641610810897863
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Abstract:
Purpose – This paper aims to provide a description of a new service to be launched in England that will open up the holdings of public libraries to citizens and enable them to order items for home delivery.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides a descriptive analysis of a new service to be launched in England.
Findings – The paper finds that such a service is desired by stakeholders and will enhance the ability of citizens to identify and obtain books that are currently inaccessible to them.
Originality/value – The first public presentation of a service from an author who is responsible for the overall development of the project.
Keywords:
Delivery services,
England,
Interlending,
Public libraries
Article Type:
Case study
Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02641610810897863