As Andrew implies, whilst BLDSC's thesis coverage is pretty
extensive, it does not include all theses (not all Manchester
University theses are available from BLDSC, for instance); and, of
course, there are occasions when it really is preferable to borrow
the original rather than a filmed copy, especially where users
have visual impairment, or where theses include a large number of
photographs. The results of Sheridan's survey will be of great
interest.
David Orman
Head, Document Supply Unit.
Distance Learning Service Coordinator.
John Rylands University Library of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PP
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 0161 275 3741 (direct)
Fax: 0161 275 7207 (direct)
Ariel IP: 130.88.3.228
> Subject: Lending of Theses via I.L.L.
> From: [log in to unmask] (Andrew Smith)
> Almost all British universities participate in the British Library's
> British Thesis Scheme - ie their doctoral theses are available through
> ILL from BLDSC. This includes King's College London doctoral theses
> which are input to the BL scheme by UL Senate House.
>
> The BL's scheme exists specifically to provide a central point of
> access to the UK's doctoral theses thereby eliminating the need for
> individual university/college libraries to have to lend (or refuse to
> lend) their copies.
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> Andrew Smith
> Manager, British Thesis Service
>
> The British Library
> Document Supply Centre
> Boston Spa, Wetherby
> West Yorkshire, LS23 7BQ
>
> Tel: 01937 546044 direct dial
> 01937 546000 operator
> 01937 546229 British Thesis Service
>
> Fax: 01937 546453
>
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
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> Subject: Lending of Theses via I.L.L.
> Author: Jean Murdoch at BL-BSPA3
> Date: 21/05/98 09:06
>
>
> Dear all,
>
> I am currently investigating the inter-library loan policies of
> other higher education institutions with regard to lending of theses. At
> the moment, my home institution does not lend at all, even with a BLDSC
> voucher. I have discovered that some institutions do, however, provided
> that the borrower takes full responsibility for the return of the item.
>
> I would be very grateful if people could answer a few questions, and I
> will of course post back results in due course. Perhaps even with
> percentages, should I receive more than a few replies!
>
> If you wouldn't mind answering some quick questions as to your policies,
> please mail me personally at the address below with your e-mail address,
> and I will mail you my questions.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> Sheridan Dunkley
> Issue Desk Supervisor
> Coleridge Library
> King's College London
>
> [log in to unmask]
>
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