CALIS: interlibrary loan and document delivery services in China

Purpose - This paper aims to describe the China Academic Library and Information System (CALIS), an academic library consortium which promotes resource sharing among Chinese academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach - The authors use a case study approach based on their professional experience at the CALIS Administrative Center in Beijing. Findings - CALIS has a bright future and it is hoped that CALIS ILL and document delivery services will be expanded to all kinds of academic libraries in China, and help them meet their users' information needs. Originality/value - The paper provides insights into the current state of interlending in China.Information Science & Library ScienceCPCI-SSH(ISSHP)SSCI1