Brief communication: UK theses online?

Most UK university theses are only available in paper format but could be more accessible if electronic submission were commonplace. The University Theses Online Group has been working to secure academic support for electronic submission, conducting a survey of authors’ and supervisors’ attitudes and organising a seminar. Potential problems such as plagiarism must be addressed but there are also many benefits for universities, authors and users of theses in electronic submission and availability. The UK group is in touch with similar developments in other countries.