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Electronic Journals and Academic Libraries

Christian Burris LIS 615 November 25, 2008. Electronic Journals and Academic Libraries. Why electronic journals?. Expectations of patrons Shift in methods for scholarly communication Timeliness of information. Advantages. Access by users Availability

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Electronic Journals and Academic Libraries

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  1. Christian Burris LIS 615 November 25, 2008 Electronic Journals and Academic Libraries

  2. Why electronic journals? • Expectations of patrons • Shift in methods for scholarly communication • Timeliness of information

  3. Advantages • Access by users • Availability • Number and depth of journals available to libraries (the “Big Deal”) • Opportunities for new sources (e.g. Open Access movement) • Advantages of Internet

  4. Challenges • Rising costs • Staffing needs • Support from faculty, library governance • Perpetual access • Changing workflows; technology

  5. Resource #1 • Curtis, D. (2005). E-Journals: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman. • Written in ordinary language • Attempts to “de-mystify” the process • Chapters explain a specific procedure (e.g. ordering, licensing, receiving)

  6. Resource #2 • Jasper, R. P., & Sheble, L. (2005). Evolutionary Approach to Managing E-Resources. The Serials Librarian, 47(4), 55-70. • Written by collections librarians • Details one library’s approach to handle electronic journals • Preparation for future development of electronic resource management system (ERMS)

  7. Resource #3 • Montgomery, C. H. (2000). Measuring the Impact of an Electronic Journal Collection on Library Costs; A Framework and Preliminary Observations. D-Lib Magazine, 6(10). • Costs in terms of subscription prices, but also personnel and staff time • License agreements force libraries into legal matters • Rise of consortia to offset costs (NC LIVE, Carolina Consortium)

  8. Resource #4 • Stemper, J., & Barribeau, S. (2006). Perpetual Access to Electronic Journals: A Survey of One Academic Research Library's Licenses. Library Resources & Technical Services, 50(2), 91-109. • Importance of licensing agreements/contracts • New content providers (JSTOR, Project Muse) • New initiatives: “dark archives” (LOCKSS, Portico)

  9. Resource #5 • Inger, S. & Gardner, T. (2008).  How Readers Navigate to Scholarly Content [White paper].  Retrieved November 24, 2008 from http://www.sic.ox14.com/howreadersnavigatetoscholarlycontent.pdf. • Changing search strategies by patrons • Article-level access • Users take advantage of new services

  10. Additional Resource #1 • Russell., S. D. (n.d.). E-Journals.org: Providing links to the world's electronic journals.  Retrieved November 24, 2008, from http://www.e-journals.org/. • Access to journals outside of publisher packages • Grouping by broad categories (e.g. subjects, free access, open access) • Can be a tool for smaller or foreign libraries to electronic journals

  11. Additional Resource #2 • DeAngelis, C. D. (editor in chief). (n.d).  JAMA Audio Commentary.  Retrieved November 23, 2008 from http://jama.ama-assn.org/misc/audiocommentary.dtl. • Presented by editor of JAMA • A summary of each issue • Beyond the “container” of a physical journal • Cover image

  12. American Medical Association (producer). (2008 November 19). November 19, 2008 issue, Vol. 300, No. 19. Journal of the American Medical Association. Podcast retrieved from http://jama.ama-assn.org/misc/audiocommentary.dtl. Plan B!

  13. Conclusions and the Future • More journals moving online • Collections policies need to be amended to account for expanded growth • Call for standards • Beginnings of truly “born digital” journals

  14. Questions?

  15. Happy Thanksgiving!

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