PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR ISSUES IN DOCUMENT DELIVERY

Abstract

Document delivery is a rapidly growing area of interest, yet public policy issues have not been clearly defined and discussed. For that reason, it is essential to begin by defining what we mean by ‘public’ and ‘private’ sector and by the term ‘document delivery’. Public policy issues can then be identified in four areas: (1) marketplace competition, (2) intellectual property, (3) fair use of public resources, and (4) public good. Because past perception of the issues has been vague, the volume of activity and the economic stakes relatively low, it is still possible for public/private sector roles to be defined in a non‐combative atmosphere, to mutually‐beneficial ends.

Citation

Ghikas, M.W. (1985), "PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR ISSUES IN DOCUMENT DELIVERY", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 8-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb008514