The European Library – history, technique and user expectations

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the single point of access to the collections of the European National Libraries via The European Library.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper presents a description of The European Library.

Findings

The emphasis in this article is on user expectations with regards to access, but more importantly to the content behind the record. It describes how the European Library is responding to these expectations, rather than a general description of developments.

Originality/value

The paper provides a useful overview.

Citation

van der Meulen, E. (2007), "The European Library – history, technique and user expectations", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 35 No. 3, pp. 154-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641610710780827