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.