Author： Corthouts Jan Borm Julien Van Eynde Michèle Van den
Publisher： Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
ISSN： 0264-1615
Source： Interlending & Document Supply, Vol.39, Iss.2, 2011-05, pp. : 101-110
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Abstract
Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of interlending and document supply in Belgium ‐ particularly in relation to Impala, a system for facilitating the service. Design/methodology/approach ‐ The history of Belgium, its libraries and interlending and document supply is described. Findings ‐ The paper finds that Impala has been an outstanding success in facilitating a fast and cost-effective service with a high satisfaction rate. Originality/value ‐ The paper is of importance to all librarians who are interested in nationwide resource-sharing schemes.
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