Project Exploring Resource Sharing Services Kicks Off

At the 2024 HathiTrust Member Meeting , attendees learned about a new strategic project aimed at expanding lawful access to in-copyright works. The first phase of a multi-year initiative to develop a resource sharing service (e.g., interlibrary loan, document delivery) using HathiTrust digital content is now launching. The service will allow member libraries to retrieve scans of chapters and articles from copyrighted works in HathiTrust, provided they hold a print copy. This will help reduce the workload for interlibrary loan and document delivery units, particularly in light of budget cuts and staffing challenges.