Managing automated electronic document delivery using the ISO interlibrary loan protocol over TCP/IP

摘要

This paper describes the ISO-ILL standard and issues involved in implementing the ILL protocol in a connection-oriented mode. The functional profile of ILL Protocol Data Units and how to carry them over a TCP/IP network are also discussed. This is then followed by a discussion on how an ILL server may be used to manage automated delivery of electronic items. Some key issues which are lacking in the ILL standard, such as copyright tracking, tariffing and management of stream delivery services are mentioned. A critical assessment of the ILL protocol is finally presented.