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The paper explains some of the nascent development in the field of library and information science. The old and new paradigms of librarianship were cited to reflect the roles played by university libraries of this contemporary 21 st... more

The paper explains some of the nascent development in the field of library and information science. The old and new paradigms of librarianship were cited to reflect the roles played by university libraries of this contemporary 21 st century. The paradigm change role shows that university library users can be better served from the comfort of their destination. Cite This Article As: Usman MK (2015). The Roles of University Libraries: A Paradigm Change Perspective. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 3(11): 346-350.

The authors examine, based on a survey of users, the electronic document delivery methods currently in place as well as changes in the recent past and future developments. Interlibrary loan and document delivery staff from institutions... more

The authors examine, based on a survey of users, the electronic document delivery methods currently in place as well as changes in the recent past and future developments. Interlibrary loan and document delivery staff from institutions across the United States were surveyed in order to ascertain what document delivery mechanisms are currently in place, how they are being used, and why. Findings from this study should lead to an increased awareness of electronic delivery options in libraries across the country and elucidate the dynamics involved at individual sites. This, in turn, will assist librarians in making decisions, based not only on their individual circumstances but on the experiences and trends found across a broad sampling of institutions.