Interlibrary loan services at Library and Archives Canada

ISSN： 0264-1615

Source： Interlending & Document Supply, Vol.38, Iss.1, 2010-01, pp. : 17-21

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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to describe the interlibrary loan services of Library and Archives Canada. Design/methodology/approach - The paper describes the loans, copies and locations services of Library and Archives Canada, and patterns of demand for those services. It also describes the institution's role in the Canadian resource sharing environment. Findings - Library and Archives Canada offers access to a broad range of Canadian documents, and also provides services that support resource sharing in Canada. Demand for the institution's traditional ILL services is declining, and its focus is turning to digital access. Originality/value - The paper provides a picture of a national institution at a time of rapid change. It contains information that will be useful to those seeking documents from Canada.