The British Library: its origins, development and future
Abstract
Purpose
To summarise the development of the British Library and the role played by Maurice Line.
Design/methodology/approach
The history of the British Library is described. The responses it is making to current changes in the audiences it serves and the environment in which it exists are analysed.
Findings
The nature of the scholarly communication process is changing but document supply will continue to play an important role.
Practical implications
Continuous innovation is vital today in order to meet the changing needs of users.
Originality/value
Key developments in one of the world's outstanding national libraries are summarised by its chief executive.
Keywords
Citation
Brindley, L. (2005), "The British Library: its origins, development and future", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 33 No. 2, pp. 76-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641610510602600
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited