Online journals: their impact on document delivery

Authors: Echeverria, Mercedes; Barredo, Pilar

Source: Interlending & Document Supply, Volume 33, Number 3, 2005 , pp. 145-149(5)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose - To examine some of the ways in which electronic resources have made an impact on traditional interlending practices and how some user-practices have begun to change. Design/methodology/approach - This study uses both quantitative and qualitative data. The qualitative data were gathered through a questionnaire about the impact of electronic resources and the use of ILL. Comparisons of change were made with document suppliers. Findings - The electronic full-text is as yet unable to fully meet the needs of the researchers. Until full-text can approximate what is available in print both in journals and in monographs, the need for document delivery services will remain. Originality/value - An insight into the state of e-journal penetration and its impact on document delivery in Spain - a country where few studies have been carried out in this area.

Keywords: Electronic Journals; Document Delivery; Interlending; Spain

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02641610510618036

Publication date: 2005-03-01