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E‐book lending: the challenges facing interlibrary loan

E‐book lending: the challenges facing interlibrary loan Purpose – 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 – The author surveys US libraries on e‐book lending practices and conducts a Kindle pilot program. Findings – E‐book licensing agreements need to be re‐evaluated and interlibrary loan staff should be included in those negotiations. Originality/value – This paper offers practical solutions for library e‐book lending. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Interlending & Document Supply Emerald Publishing

E‐book lending: the challenges facing interlibrary loan

Joanne Percy
Interlending & Document Supply , Volume 41 (2): 5 – May 24, 2013
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0264-1615
DOI
10.1108/ILDS-02-2013-0006
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Abstract

Purpose – 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 – The author surveys US libraries on e‐book lending practices and conducts a Kindle pilot program. Findings – E‐book licensing agreements need to be re‐evaluated and interlibrary loan staff should be included in those negotiations. Originality/value – This paper offers practical solutions for library e‐book lending.

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Interlending & Document Supply – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 24, 2013

Keywords: Interlibrary loan; Circulation; E‐books; E‐readers; Academic libraries; Lending services; United States of America

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