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Do Off-Campus Students Still Use Document Delivery? : Current Trends
Journal of Library Administration
  • Michele D Behr, Western Michigan University
  • Julie L Hayward, Wesstern Michigan University
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Version
Pre-print
Publication Date
10-1-2008
Abstract

The tremendous increase in the availability of full text electronic resources has been particularly beneficial to distance education students who do not have easy access to print collections. However Western Michigan University (WMU) has been experiencing a decrease in requests for traditional document delivery of print based materials. This article presents a case study of WMU document delivery services for the distance education community. A survey was also conducted of libraries serving distance education programs to determine whether other institutions are also experiencing a decrease in usage of document delivery. Survey results show a more universal trend toward decreasing requests for delivery of print based articles; book requests are also decreasing but not at the same rate. The article concludes with some possible reasons for the decrease in usage of document delivery for distance education.

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Published Citation
Behr, M.D., & Hayward, J.L. (2008) Do off campus students still use document delivery? Current trends. Journal of Library Administration, 48 (3/4) 277-293.
Citation Information
Michele D Behr and Julie L Hayward. "Do Off-Campus Students Still Use Document Delivery? : Current Trends" Journal of Library Administration Vol. 48 Iss. 3/4 (2008) p. 277 - 293 ISSN: 0193-0826
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michele_behr/6/