Abstract
Solutions to the problems caused by grey literature - publications that are not available through normal bookselling channels - are increasingly sought. Print runs are often small, bibliographic control in main databases is patchy, and access is poor. SIGLE (System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe) was set up in 1978 to improve control and access in all subjects; it operates by the cooperation of national centres involved in the collection and dissemination of grey literature. When CEC support ended in 1985 these centres formed the European Association for Grey Literature Exploitation (EAGLE). Among its objectives are more comprehensive coverage (at present it is very uneven), improved subject access, and better marketing. More research is needed into some aspects, such as quality and usage. It is hoped that a major international conference held in December 1993 will achieve considerable progress.
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