– The purpose of this paper is to review interlending development in South Africa and current trends in interlending.
– Literature study and survey.
– Interlending is still an essential service in South Africa. Interlending systems must be used effectively to ensure rapid delivery of requested interlibrary loans. There is a significant use of WorldShare ILL, but there is a scope for substantial development.
– This is not a comprehensive study but focusses on current interlending activities at some of the larger South African academic and special libraries and the use of Online Computer Library Centre systems.
– The paper provides some historical information and the extent of current interlending and systems used.
– The paper gives an indication of the value of interlending in South Africa and its contribution to information provision.
– The paper provides a snapshot of interlending in South Africa and areas for development.
