Re‐examining the future of resource sharing

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide an update on matters pertinent to ILDS readers. Design/methodology/approach This article provides a discursive discussion on the future of resource sharing. Findings The future of resource sharing is a topic of at least three separate discussions in Australia and the USA. The business, technological, and organizational environments are changing. National libraries, bibliographic utilities, and informal groups of individuals are exploring the implications of these trends on resource sharing. This column identifies common trends and speculates on the future of resource sharing. Originality/value This article provides insights into matters of importance to ILDS readers from an experienced figure in the US interlending and document supply scene.