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E‐book lending: the challenges facing interlibrary loan

Joanne Percy (JFK Library, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington, USA)

Interlending & Document Supply

ISSN: 0264-1615

Article publication date: 24 May 2013

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Abstract

Purpose

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This paper aims to explore current trends in e‐book lending in US academic libraries and describes the Kindle pilot for interlibrary loan at Eastern Washington University. It also seeks to examine previous e‐reader pilots at the University of Nebraska‐Omaha, and the Douglas County Library e‐book purchasing program.

Design/methodology/approach

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The author surveys US libraries on e‐book lending practices and conducts a Kindle pilot program.

Findings

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E‐book licensing agreements need to be re‐evaluated and interlibrary loan staff should be included in those negotiations.

Originality/value

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This paper offers practical solutions for library e‐book lending.

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Citation

Percy, J. (2013), "E‐book lending: the challenges facing interlibrary loan", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 41 No. 2, pp. 43-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILDS-02-2013-0006

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2013, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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