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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters.
Design/methodology/approach
The approach is based on the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and web sites.
Findings
It was found that the fundamental debate on the direction of scholarly publishing continues intensely. Electronic books remain a minority market but the literature at least remains optimistic. The mass digitisation of books continues apace. Open access continues to grow but with continuing and widely differing views on its impact.
Originality/value
The paper represents a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2008
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