Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Version

preprint

Publication Date

10-2008

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.

Comments

By permission of Taylor & Francis

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.

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