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Multi-library union, promoting ILL/DD of the Chinese science digital library

Qingkui Xi (Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China)
Liju Mao (Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China)
Bin Zhang (Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China)
Wen Shi (Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China)
Ping Bao (Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China)

Interlending & Document Supply

ISSN: 0264-1615

Article publication date: 21 November 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to describe and analyse interlibrary loans and document delivery (ILL/DD) in the Chinese Academy of Sciences and to evaluate the ILL/DD service quality of one particular library.

Design/methodology/approach

ILL/DD at the Chinese Science Digital Library (CSDL) is described. The success of ILL/DD at CSDL is analysed. Finally, the service quality of one library’s ILL/DD based on LibQUAL+ is evaluated.

Findings

ILL/DD at CSDL can be improved through a multi-library union, and a modified LibQUAL+ model can be used to evaluate a library’s ILL/DD service quality.

Social implications

More patrons can access a better service, and the work efficiency of librarians can be improved.

Originality/value

This study is helpful to librarians interested in ILL/DD and resource sharing in China.

Keywords

Acknowledgements

The authors acknowledge funding supports from the National Social Science Fund of Jiangsu Province (No. 16TQB006) and CALIS Agriculture literature funds (No. 2016032).

Citation

Xi, Q., Mao, L., Zhang, B., Shi, W. and Bao, P. (2016), "Multi-library union, promoting ILL/DD of the Chinese science digital library", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 44 No. 4, pp. 161-168. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILDS-03-2016-0014

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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