CC BY 4.0International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)2025-08-012025-08-012012https://repository.ifla.org/handle/20.500.14598/4294The e-Lending environment is changing rapidly at this point in time, and the paper will be reassessed in the coming months in light of any significant developments. Revisions of the paper may take place in light of any assessment. IFLA continues to work in this area has been liaising with EBLIDA, the ALA and others as we seek to understand the implications for the delivery of high quality library services in the 21st century. Considering just how important any developments in this area are for libraries around the world, IFLA encourages interested individuals or institutions to share experiences, information or reports with our e-Lending working group.enhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/CopyrightCopyright exceptions and limitationsDigitisationElectronic resourcesDigital resourcesIntellectual propertyIFLA E-Lending Background PaperOtherInternational Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)