Science and technology at the Bibliothèque nationale de France: a new policy, a new electronic library and a new access to information

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe developments in electronic reproduction and delivery at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), and in particular in science, technology and medicine (STM) subjects.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper takes a descriptive approach.

Findings

Radical changes are taking place at the BnF, especially in widening access and in document supply.

Originality/value

This is one of the very few papers in English to describe the strategic developments at the BnF to service its customers, both onsite and remote.

Citation

Colinmaire, H. (2010), "Science and technology at the Bibliothèque nationale de France: a new policy, a new electronic library and a new access to information", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 38 No. 1, pp. 22-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641611011025325