Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters.Design/methodology/approachThe reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and web sites forms the basis of the approach.FindingsElectronic books remain a minority market but the literature at least remains optimistic and readers are improving in quality and acceptability. Open Access continues to grow but with continuing and widely differing views on its impact. Increasing concerns are being expressed about the monopolistic implications of Google and there are some stout counter‐arguments. A number of interesting articles on document supply show it to be in robust health.Originality/valueThe paper represents a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters.
Subject
Library and Information Sciences
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