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Jackson, Mary E. "Looking Back And Looking Ahead: The Best Is Yet To Come." //American Libraries// 31.10 (2000): 47. //Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts//. Web. 5 Nov. 2011.

Jackson, Mary E. "Loan Stars: ILL Comes Of Age. (Cover Story)." //Library Journal// 123.2 (1998): 44. //Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts//. Web. 5 Nov. 2011.

Dorman, David. "Technically Speaking." //American Libraries// 31.3 (2000): 73. //Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts//. Web. 5 Nov. 2011.

Weible, C.L. and Janke, K.L. (2011). Interlibrary loan practices handbook. Third edition. Chicago: American Library Association.

From the search information I sent to Sean before: [|White Paper: **Trends** in Licensing.]  By: Lamoureux, Selden Durgom; Stemper, James//. Research Library Issues//, Jun2011, Issue 275, p19-24, 6p; Abstract: The article reports on the **trends** of licensing in **interlibrary** **loan** (ILL). ILL arrangements needs greater uniformity and clarity in licensing terms and conditions and it presents two principle of academic library licenses which includes acceptance of ILL services and no uniformly adopted language or permission describing ILL services. It further provides information on electronic books and journals and features of library-friendly ILL license language. (//AN 66743396//) Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans -- Law & legislation; ELECTRONIC books; ELECTRONIC journals; LICENSE agreements; Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works); UNIFORMITY Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts [|Putting the Librarian in **Interlibrary** **Loan**: Bucking the **Trend**.]  By: Davis, Elizabeth H.//. Journal of **Interlibrary** **Loan**, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserves//, 2007, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p33-41, 9p; Abstract: Whether an **Interlibrary** **Loan**/Document Delivery department requires a masters of library and information science (MLIS) degreed professional to supervise operations is more of a never-ending debate than a simple question. Current **trends**, such as automated **Interlibrary** **Loan** management systems, unmediated patron requesting of materials, Google and electronic resource licensing agreements create a complex technological environment. This article discusses the advantages and the beneficial results produced when a degreed professional is added to an **interlibrary** **loan**/document delivery department. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; (//AN 26650756//) Subjects: LIBRARY education; LIBRARIANS -- Employment; INTERLIBRARY loans; DEGREES, Academic; EMPLOYEE selection Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts [|Challenges Facing High-volume **Interlibrary** **Loan** Operations: Baseline Data and **Trends** in the CIC Consortium.]  By: Beaubien, Anne K.; Kuehn, Jennifer; Smolow, Barbara; Ward, Suzanne M.//. College & Research Libraries//, Jan2006, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p63-84, 22p; Abstract: **Interlibrary** **loan** managers of a consortial group of large academic libraries presented a comprehensive report of their collective activities to their library directors to provide a better picture of their libraries' resource-sharing activities, issues, and **trends**. The report covered three years of data and addressed **trends** in overall volume, turnaround time, serials-holding data in OCLC, lending audiovisual materials, reasons for unfilled lending requests, and resource-sharing aspects of electronic licensing. The study documents the importance of technical service's role in maintaining accurate OCLC holdings and in facilitating union listing, two activities that have a tremendous impact on ILL effectiveness and efficiency. It also demonstrates that presenting common issues collectively to top administrators resulted in changes that might not have been achieved so easily at single institutions. This paper summarizes the report on consortial resource sharing, lists the report's four recommendations, and reviews the positive changes in the participating libraries' resource-sharing practices six months later. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; (//AN 19542540//) Subjects: ACADEMIC libraries -- Interlibrary loans; LIBRARY directors; LIBRARY cooperation; LIBRARY resources; LIBRARY circulation & loans; INFORMATION resources; LIBRARY administrators; PUBLIC institutions; PRODUCTION scheduling Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts [|The Dramatic Growth of Open Access: Implications and Opportunities for Resource Sharing.]  By: Morrison, Heather G.//. Journal of **Interlibrary** **Loan**, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserves//, 2006, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p95-107, 13p; Abstract: The Open Access movement seeks to make scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles freely available to anyone, anywhere over the World Wide Web. There were some very significant developments in the area of Open Access in 2004, including statements by major fund donors in support of Open Access. There are now so many Open Access scholarly journal articles available, that using the resources and related tools is essential for libraries. Libraries can provide more and faster resources for users by supplementing paid resources with Open Access resources. Library resources, such as software that fixes links, commonly named resolvers, are beginning to incorporate Open Access materials and Web searches for Open Access materials. After exhausting traditional resources, **interlibrary** **loan** staff members are beginning to include Google searching in their workflow. This article will discuss what Open Access is, the dramatic growth of Open Access, major collections, resources and tools. The article will explore the implications, issues, and leadership opportunities for resource sharing specialists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; (//AN 23003920//) Subjects: LIBRARY resources; WORLD Wide Web; INTERLIBRARY loans; INTERNET searching; SCHOLARLY periodicals; INFORMATION retrieval; LIBRARY cooperation; Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts [|**Interlibrary**]<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[| **Loan** of Audiovisual Materials: Breaking the Taboo.] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Hicks, Avery//. Virginia Libraries//, Apr-Jun2005, Vol. 51 Issue 2, p25-28, 4p; Abstract: Focuses on **interlibrary** **loan** (ILL) of audiovisual materials. **Trends** in ILL; Information on the American Library Association guidelines for the ILL of audiovisual formats drafted in 1998; Reasons for not loaning audiovisual materials. (//AN 19016595//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans; LIBRARY circulation & loans; LIBRARY cooperation; AUDIOVISUAL materials; LIBRARIES; Libraries and Archives <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Mystery and mayhem: future **trends** in **interlibrary** **loan**] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Fong, Yem//. Colorado Libraries//, Summer 2001, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p44-46, 3p; Abstract: Presents highlights of the 32nd annual Colorado **Interlibrary** **Loan** (ILL) Conference, held in May 2001 in Estes Park, CO with a record attendance of 248 participants from 26 US states and the UK. This year's theme, Mystery and Mayhem: Future **Trends** in **Interlibrary** **Loan**, reflects the evolving nature of technology-based solutions to ILL requesting, tracking, and delivery. For ILL practitioners, this is one of the only national conferences devoted solely to **interlibrary** **loan**, and for local and regional staff, it is often the only conference that some can attend. Describes highlights of Roy Tennant's keynote speech on the conference theme, and discusses various conference session topics, including digital delivery in the new millennium, distance education and ILL, issues in patron-initiated ILL, a new national ILL code of practice, electronic ILL management tools, and the threats and opportunities of digital copyright. (//AN ISTA3701124//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans; LIBRARIES -- Automation; MEETINGS; FORECASTING <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Evolving issues and **trends** in **interlibrary** **loan** and document delivery] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Prabha, C G//. Evolving issues and **trends** in **interlibrary** **loan** and document delivery//, 1995, p34-35, 2p; Abstract: This paper describes the present state of **Interlibrary** **Loan** and Document Delivery in terms of emerging issues and **trends**. OCLC's Office of Research views these issues and **trends** as the basis for research opportunities and is in the process of defining one or more projects within this domain of library interests. (//AN ISTA3100443//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: DOCUMENT delivery; INTERLIBRARY loans <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|A statistical study of **interlibrary** **loan** use at a science and engineering academic library] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Siddiqui, Moid A//. Library Resources & Technical Services//, October 1, 1999, Vol. 43 Issue 4, p233-246, 14p; Abstract: Presents a study conducted to determine the **trends** of **interlibrary** **loan** (ILL) use patterns at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Library by analyzing 1,280, or one year's worth of ILL requests for journal articles and monographs. Results show that the mechanical engineering department generated the most requests (19%), followed by chemistry (14%), electrical engineering (11%), physics (9%), and civil engineering (8%). Graduate students requested 33% of materials, and faculty 59%. Periodical articles accounted for 84%, while 16% were for monographs. Electronic format (51%) is the single largest citation source of ILL requests, with traditional format contributing 28%. The British Library Document Supply Center (45%) is the major source for supplying materials, followed by Bibliotheek TU Delft (31%). The majority of articles (64%) were supplied to users within four weeks from the date of request. (//AN ISTA3500404//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Compact disk indexes effect on **interlibrary** **loan** at a university library] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Siddiqui, M A//. Libri: International Journal of Libraries & Information Services//, Sep-Dec 1995, Vol. 45 Issue 3/4, p178-185, 8p; Abstract: This article studies the effects of CD-ROM indexes searching on **interlibrary** **loans** at a university library. The study is based on the statistical information compiled at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) Library, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The data was collected over a three-year time period, from July 1991 (when CD-ROM search service started) to June 1994, by analyzing the **interlibrary** **loan** requests submitted by the faculty, graduate students and researchers to the reference and information services division for borrowing. The study indicates an upward **trend** in **interlibrary** **loan** requests due to the introduction of CD-ROM indexes searching. The impact of CD-ROM indexes searching on staffing due to work load and stress is also discussed. (//AN ISTA3100558//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: ACADEMIC libraries; UNIVERSITIES & colleges <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts [|**Interlibrary**]<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[| **loan** in ARL libraries] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Howland, J S//. Report No: ED 275 337//, Sep 1986, 141p; Abstract: The author discusses the Association of Research Libraries' (ARL) survey done of 32 of its members selected on the basis of their **interlibrary** **loan** (ILL) activities and programs, in an effort to gather documents regarding online ILL services and cooperative borrowing/consortium activities. The ARL library ILL documents presented in this kit include 5 annual reports, 3 statistical summaries, 3 organization charts, 7 policy statements and fee schedules, 3 ILL codes, 6 summaries of cooperative programs and services, and 3 documents related to telefacsimile projects. A Call for Documents on **Interlibrary** **Loan** **Trends** form, list of ARL libraries responding to the survey, and an evaluation sheet for this ARL Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) kit are also provided. (//AN ISTA2200692//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans; RESEARCH libraries; LIBRARY cooperation <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts [|**Interlibrary**]<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[| cooperation.] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Cooper, Jeff//. Journal of Academic Librarianship//, Sep93, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p263, 2/3p; Abstract: Presents books that deal with **interlibrary** cooperation. `Advances in Library Resource Sharing, Volume 3,' edited by Jennifer Cargill and D.J. Graves; `**Interlibrary** **Loan** Policies Directory, Fourth Edition,' edited by Leslie R. and S.C. Morris; `**Interlibrary** **Loan** **Trends**: Staffing and Organization (SPEC Kit #187),' by Tammie N. Dearie and V. Steel. (//AN 9312211432//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: BOOKS; ADVANCES in Library Resource Sharing (Book); INTERLIBRARY Loan Policies Directory (Book); INTERLIBRARY Loan Trends (Book) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Looking Back and Looking Ahead: The Best Is Yet to Come.] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Jackson, Mary E.//. American Libraries//, Nov2000, Vol. 31 Issue 10, p47, 2p, 1 Color Photograph; Abstract: Reports on emerging **trends** in the area of **interlibrary** **loans**. Implementation of computer network protocols; Mention of the National Information Standard Organization Circulation Interchange Protocol, which permits **interlibrary** **loan** and circulation systems to interact; Statement that libraries using protocol-compliant systems may send requests directly to their **interlibrary** **loan** partners. (//AN 3738963//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans; LIBRARY circulation & loans; COMPUTER network protocols; COMPUTER networks <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|A study of the characteristics, costs, and magnitude of **interlibrary** **loans** in academic libraries] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Bryant, Edward C; Caldwell, Nancy W; Gary, Lucy M; Palmour, Vernon E//. Isbn-0-8371-6340-4. 1972 May. Association Of Research Libraries, Washington. 127 P. Available From Greenwood Press, 51 Riverside Avenue, Westport, Connecticut, $8.50. Lc Card 70-39344. This Abstract Supplements Abstract Isa 72-3145//, 1972; Abstract: A national probability sample was made to survey the costs and characteristics of materials loaned and borrowed, and the present and future magnitude of **interlibrary** **loans** for academic libraries. From a sample of 80 libraries it was found that the cost of a filled **loan** request vaired. Between two and seven dollars and that lending costs per transaction appeared to be related to the geographical location of the library. The nature of **interlibrary** **loans** was revealed and current **trends** indicate increasing **interlibrary** borrowing and request for **loans**. (//AN ISTA1000134//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Digital Infrastructure Development within a Nonprofit Polymer Science Library: An Analysis of the Transition to Digital Serials at the Michigan Molecular Institute.] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Tucker, Natalie A.; Holley, Robert P.//. Serials Review//, 2004, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p101-109, 9p; Abstract: The authors analyze the issues that the Michigan Molecular Institute Library (MMI) will face in the transition from print to digital serials. The library supports a specialized research institute with sixty-eight serial subscriptions from forty-two publishers. Its specialized nature limits the number of potential consortia partners. Strengths include a user community of skilled researchers in a well-defined research area. In this transition, MMI will encounter both similar and different issues than those found in larger academic and research libraries. Topics include current access, planning, licensing, archival concerns, **interlibrary** **loan** (ILL), interoperability, and emerging **trends**. The authors recommend that the MMI librarian periodically evaluate the collection strategy in keeping with changing **trends**. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; DOI: 10.1016/j.serrev.2004.03.001; (//AN 14840196//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: LIBRARIES; DIGITAL libraries; LIBRARY science; LIBRARIANS; Libraries and Archives; RESEARCH institutes; EXCHANGE of publications <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Annual Review of OCLC Research, 1994] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> //Annual Review of OCLC Research, 1994//, 1995, 77p; Abstract: This issue of the 'Annual Review of OCLC Research' reports the activities of the Office of Research for the year ending December 31, 1994. The Office of Research is responding quickly to the new and complex problems of describing, managing, accessing, retrieving, and preserving electronic information on the Internet. For the array of research activities related to electronic information and publishing, the Office has a single and steadfast goal: improved access to the world's information for libraries and their users. This review reports on a variety of projects that investigate automated assignment of cutter numbers, automated cataloging tools, the relationships between library objects and intellectual 'works,' the processes of the Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication (CIP) program, and **trends** in **interlibrary** **loan**. The report is augmented by the significant contributions of collaborators and other investigators who associate with OCLC through various programs. Book Published by OCLC, Inc., United States, 1995 (//AN ISTA3100433//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|DOCUMENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS.] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Reiner, Laura; Smith, Allen//. Journal of Academic Librarianship//, May2006, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p341-341, 1/9p; Abstract: The article presents an abstract "Challenges Facing High-Volume **Interlibrary** **Loan** Operations: Baseline Data and **Trends** in the CIC Consortium," by Anne K. Beaubien, Jennifer Kuehn and Barbara Smolow. (//AN 21400163//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: ABSTRACTS; ACADEMIC libraries <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Overview of information management systems] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Boss, R W//. Drug Information Journal//, 1988, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p599-606, 8p; Abstract: The author focuses on the control of published literature, but stresses that an automated system suitable for it might very well support control of proprietary information as well. Librarians and information specialists are cautioned against making the decision about the choice of a system on the basis of a single factor, especially buying a software package because it runs on available hardware. The author spells out a number of selection criteria, placing special emphasis on vendor viability. He discusses a number of **trends**, including journal citation capability, **interlibrary** **loan**, interfacing with other systems using the Open System Interconnection Reference Model, and optical storage media. He also concludes by discussing costs, both start-up and ongoing. (//AN ISTA2400712//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|The JAL Guide to the professional literature.] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Newell, Rick; Cooper, Jeff//. Journal of Academic Librarianship//, Jul93, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p190, 1/4p; Abstract: Reviews the books `**Interlibrary** **Loan** in College Libraries: CLIP Note #16,' by the College Library Information Packet Committee, College Libraries Section, ACRL, compiled by Roxann Bustos and `**Interlibrary** **Loan** **Trends**: Making Access a Reality (SPEC Kit #184),' compiled by Tammy N. Dearle and V. Steel. (//AN 9309095134//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: BOOKS; INTERLIBRARY Loan in College Libraries (Book); INTERLIBRARY Loan Trends (Book) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Add to folder] <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Remove from folder] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Relevancy: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|HTML Full Text] <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|PDF Full Text] <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Book reviews: Professional reading.] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Newell, Rick; Williams, Wilda W.//. Library Journal//, 3/15/93, Vol. 118 Issue 5, p67, 1/6p; Abstract: Reviews the books `**Interlibrary** **Loan** in College Libraries,' by the Committee of the College Libraries Section of ACRL and `**Interlibrary** **Loan** **Trends**: Making Access a Reality,' by the Office of Mgt. Svcs: Assn. of Research Libs., compiled by Tammy Nickelson Dearie and Virginia Steel. (//AN 9304070044//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: LIBRARY science -- Bibliography <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Database: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">[|Online database searches: putting the student in control] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;"> By: Schmidt, P; Cole, K//. Report No: ED 317 216//, Dec 1989, 9p; Abstract: In the academic year 1987-1988, the administration at Fort Hays University announced its commitment to emphasizing computer literacy for all students. In response to the new administrative policies, the departments of history and earth science required their students to conduct an online search in preparation for a major research paper as part of an undergraduate or a graduate seminar. The Forsyth Library worked cooperatively with the departments to orient and train the students and to coordinate the efforts of professors and librarians. This report describes the process of arranging to have DIALOG available to students on a reduced-fee basis, the hardware and software utilized, and other aspects of the pilot online searching project and subsequent programs. Observations about the effectiveness of these programs, such as students' willingness to pay for searches and assignments being planned well before the end of the semester, are evaluated. Related impacts and implications--e.g., the substantial increases in demand for library services, librarians' time, and **interlibrary** **loans**--are assessed, and general **trends** in library automation and cooperative educational programs in Kansas are noted. (//AN ISTA2600405//) <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Subjects: COMPUTER literacy; DATABASES; EDUCATIONAL technology

[|**Interlibrary** **Loan** in the United States: An Analysis of Academic Libraries in a Digital Age.] By: Williams, Joseph A.; Woolwine, David E.. Journal of **Interlibrary** **Loan**, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserves, Sep/Oct2011, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p165-183, 19p, 27 Charts, 6 Graphs; Abstract: The primary focus of this study was to determine the effect of digitally held full-text articles on **interlibrary** **loan** (ILL) rates in American academic libraries. A second focus was an examination of how the size of print journals and monograph collections affect ILL activity. Finally, the study looks, in a preliminary fashion, for any effects on ILL rates due to the presence of an MLS-holding librarian as head of the **interlibrary** **loan** department. The study investigated American academic libraries and gathered ILL statistics for the period from 1997-2008. It was found that there was a general increase in ILL activity since the 1990s, with an increase in ILL non-fulfillment during the period. There was a strong correlation between print journal and monograph collection size versus ILL activity. There was positive correlation between the presence of databases and ILL activity. The presence of a link resolver was also correlated with increased ILL activity. Finally, the study found there was no overall reduction in ILL department personnel in the last 5 years and that the presence of a professional librarian as head of the department was also positively correlated with ILL activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; DOI: 10.1080/1072303X.2011.602945; (//AN 65412101//)

Subjects: INTERLIBRARY loans; ACADEMIC libraries; HOLDINGS (Bibliographic data); LINK resolvers; DATABASES; UNITED States