Task and finish group on Access

Information

Membership

Sara Marsh - Chair (Swansea)
Sally Curry (INSPIRE)
Adam Edwards (Roehampton)

Louise Garden (Glasgow Caledonian)
John Hall (Durham: SRX)
Karen Senior (Bolton)

Terms of reference

  • To maintain an overview of general issues concerning access to library and information services; this would include a high level legislation watch in relation to access
  • To promote an access protocol across SCONUL member libraries
  • To influence and promote the reciprocal access and borrowing agenda at national and regional level and to oversee the operation of SCONUL access schemes
  • To maintain awareness of technical options which would enhance options for SCONUL access strategy, and advise on their adoption
  • To learn from international developments concerning access to library and information services and to relate to international bodies as appropriate
  • To make particular recommendations in relation to special user groups who may experience access difficulties