ILL and iPad: reflections on the fast and furious

Purpose – The aim of this article is to describe the burgeoning business of interlibrary loan and the nature of information awareness. It also aims to review Apple's iPad tablet computer. Design/methodology/approach – The article is designed to provoke thought regarding Apple's entry into the ereader market. Findings – The findings suggest that the iPad is not the killer device that will displace laptops. Originality/value – The article should provide basic information about the features and limitations of the iPad, and how the product could grow into a more useful device in the future. © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited