The English experience - library and information services, delivering access collaboratively

This article explores a range of issues associated with cross-sectoral collaboration across different kinds of library and information service providers in England, the purpose of joint-working being the widening and improving of access to "content and services" for users. Much of this will be applicable across the UK as a whole. It covers three main areas: diversity of user demand; historical and current collaborative mechanisms; and opportunities to further improve the quality of access.