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.