THE IMPACT OF OCLC ON INTERLIBRARY LOAN IN THE UNITED STATES

Abstract

The OCLC Interlibrary Loan Subsystem became available for use 1 April 1979. The advantages and disadvantages of the ILL Subsystem are examined, as well as the composition and use of the OCLC on‐line union catalogue. Library staffing has had to change because of the way some tasks are now accomplished. Library patrons expect and receive better service. OCLC is conspicuously successful in helping libraries to cope with ever‐increasing numbers of interlibrary loan requests.

Citation

Boucher, V. (1987), "THE IMPACT OF OCLC ON INTERLIBRARY LOAN IN THE UNITED STATES", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 74-79. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb008543