Purpose -The paper aims to describe the development of an alternative to the Big Deals that was deployed successfully in negotiations with Elsevier and Wiley for the 2012 settlement. Design/methodology/approach -This is a descriptive account of the alternative plan. Findings -There is a credible alternative to the Big Deals offered by most commercial academic publishers. Even if not implemented, the model provides a very useful tool to understanding the relationship between cost per use and document supply. Originality/value -The paper provides an account of the first time that a practical alternative to the Big Deals has been developed, leading to a successful negotiating conclusion.
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the current LIS literature for document supply and related issues.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on the reading of over 150 journals, reports and websites.FindingsIt was found that the economic situation is generating significant resistance to publisher price rises. Particular attention is paid to patron‐driven purchases of monographs.Originality/valueThis is the only regular review of the LIS literature with document supply in mind.
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the literature concerning interlending and document supply.
Design/methodology/approach
– A review based on the reading of over 150 journals and related material including reports, conferences and blogs.
Findings
– This review has concerned itself primarily with the recent developments in open access and the impact that these will have on document supply. However some articles of importance in document supply as such have been noted.
Originality/value
– This paper represents a useful resource for librarians and others concerned with interlending and document supply as well as such related matters as resource sharing and open access.
Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to review the current LIS literature for document supply and related topics. Design/methodology/approach -The paper is based on the reading of over 150 journals, reports and web sites. Findings -The paper finds that the Big Deals may well be heading for the Big Crunch. While document supply continues to grow in the USA, its decline continues in most other countries. Originality/value -This is the only regular literature review focusing on document supply.
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