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Increasing Efficiency and Decreasing Waste by Overhauling Interlibrary Loan Procedures at a Small Community College

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: While the ideal of a paperless library may be unobtainable, striving for a paperless interlibrary loan department is both possible and desirable. Interlibrary loan departments at smaller academic libraries are often understaffed and overworked. In this environment, streamlining and efficiency become priorities; implementing practical changes that save time, effort, and money are critical. Changes may include going paperless, improving shipping techniques, using custom holdings wisely, and training staff for efficiency.

Source: Journal of Interlibrary Loan Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve

DOI: 10.1080/10723030902776238

Author: Christopher A. Sweet

Institution: Heartland Community College

Language: English

Topic: Library Science and Information

Subfield: Library and Information Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2028891812

FWCI: 3.986

Cites: 2

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10