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Electronic journals and university library collections

Electronic journals and university library collections Given the advantages of electronic publishing and the benefits of electronic journals, this paper comments on a research project which investigates benefits of and barriers to the purchase of electronic journals in university library collections in the UK and North America. The methodology included surveys of those involved in serials provision in university libraries. More detailed information is being obtained via follow‐up interviews. Research findings demonstrate the growth of electronic journals, and their benefits. The issues of access to electronic journals in university libraries, including availability, methods of access and delivery options, promotion and evaluation are discussed. The various cost factors are considered, including site licence issues, purchase decisions, and consortia purchasing. Archiving issues are discussed. Conclusions highlight current considerations affecting the purchase of electronic journals in university collections. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Collection Building Emerald Publishing

Electronic journals and university library collections

Collection Building , Volume 18 (3): 10 – Sep 1, 1999

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 1999 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0160-4953
DOI
10.1108/01604959910281122
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Abstract

Given the advantages of electronic publishing and the benefits of electronic journals, this paper comments on a research project which investigates benefits of and barriers to the purchase of electronic journals in university library collections in the UK and North America. The methodology included surveys of those involved in serials provision in university libraries. More detailed information is being obtained via follow‐up interviews. Research findings demonstrate the growth of electronic journals, and their benefits. The issues of access to electronic journals in university libraries, including availability, methods of access and delivery options, promotion and evaluation are discussed. The various cost factors are considered, including site licence issues, purchase decisions, and consortia purchasing. Archiving issues are discussed. Conclusions highlight current considerations affecting the purchase of electronic journals in university collections.

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Collection BuildingEmerald Publishing

Published: Sep 1, 1999

Keywords: Electronic publishing; North America; Research; United Kingdom; University libraries

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