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                     THE EDUSERV CHEST DATA MESSENGER 

            9th May 2005 URL:http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/

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a) EBSCO Agreement renewal
b) Web of Science renewal
c) The Inspec Archive
d) Walk-in Users
e) Latest Data Wishes




a) EBSCO Agreement renewal
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The Agreement with EBSCO for their various databases has been extended for a further 3 years to 30th September 2008.  Sites currently subscribing will need to sign new licence forms in order to continue.  Although the new subscription period does not start until 1st October 2005 it would be helpful, both for Eduserv Chest and for EBSCO, if sites could complete and return their licences (2 completed licences please) as soon as possible.  The usual invoice date is 1st July so we would appreciate it if we can have returned licences before then.

As before, there are different subscription options with pricing to reflect this.  The options, both for HE and FE, are: 1. to subscribe for the full three years with prices for 'up-front' payment or annual payments; 2. to subscribe for 2 years with either 'up-front' payment or annual payments, followed by an optional third subscription year; 3. to subscribe on an annual basis.

Full pricing details, as well as the licence forms may be found at: <http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/datasets/ebsco/> (for Higher Education) <http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/datasets/ebsco-fe/> (for Further Education Colleges)

The products included in this agreement are:

For HE:
    * Academic Search Elite
    * Academic Search Premier 
    * Business Source Elite
    * Business Source Premier
    * UK & Eire Reference Centre
    * Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
    * Hospitality & Tourism Index

For FE:
* Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals
* Computer Source
* ERIC
* General Science Collection
* Health Source: Consumer Edition
* Hospitality and Tourism
* Marshall Cavendish Science Reference Centre which comprises the following:
        Encyclopedia of Earth & Physical Sciences
        Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
        Encyclopedia of Technology & Applied Sciences
        Environment Encyclopedia
        Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists
        Biographical Encyclopedia of Mathematicians
* MasterFile Premier
* Newspaper Source
* NoveList
* Professional Development Collection
* Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection
* Scientific American Archive Online
* Sociological Collection
* SportDiscus (pricing for 2005-8 still to be determined)
* UK and Eire Reference Centre
* Vocational and Career Collection


b) Web of Science renewal
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The Agreement for Web of Science through Eduserv Chest comes to an end on 30th September.  

All requests for Web of Science Backfiles and additional products will now be handled directly by Thomson Scientific.  Any sites not currently subscribing to Web of Science are able to have trial access now and be added to the main JISC licence in September. Please contact Chris Powell at Thomson Scientific if you have questions or would like to subscribe or add the Backfiles or additional products to your licence:

Chris Powell
Thomson Scientific 
Key Account Manager

Tel+44 207 424 2632
Fax+44 207 424 2610
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

A replacement Agreement has been negotiated directly by Thomson Scientific and the JISC.  Full details of the new agreement may be found at <http://www.jisc.ac.uk/webofscience.html>.  A 'Frequently Ask Questions' document has been produced to answer any questions you may have about the new Agreement:
 
Renewal of Web of Science and Licensing Back-files - FAQ
 
1- Renewal

When can I inform JISC of our intention to renew? 
This can be done at any time by completing the sub-license <http://www.jisc.ac.uk/webofscience.html>
      
Do we have to re-subscribe to Web of Science for 5 years?
No, this is a 5 year agreement but there is a break after 3 years should your institution wish to come out of the agreement.
 
Are we able to sign up for 5 years? 
Yes this is possible; please note this on the sub-license and arrangements will be made to ensure access is continued through to the end of the agreement.
          
When can we make the first payment? 
The first payment can be made any time after you have confirmed your order.  Thomson Scientific will need your order by 31st July 2005 to ensure seamless migrated access upon renewal on 1 October
  
When do we get access to the new service? 
All institutions will have 'dual access' to the existing MIMAS service and the new Web of Knowledge service by 11th May. This will run until 1st October providing users and library staff with the opportunity to become familiar with the new interface before the start of the 2005 autumn term The Web of Knowledge service will then be run directly from Thomson Scientific servers for renewing institutions and the MIMAS service switched off. 
UK users will now have access to the most up-to-date version of Web of Knowledge at all times. 
The dual access will be available via <http://wok.mimas.ac.uk>  and users will be authenticated by Athens and IP address where provided. 

 
2-Back-files 

What is the back-file agreement? 
JISC have purchased additional Web of Science back-files for the whole UK community. This consists of: 
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI) 1970-80, 
Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) 1970-1980 and 
Arts & Humanities Index (AHCI) 1975-1980.  
Please note: subscribers who have already purchased access to these files have the following years covered: SCI 1945-1980; SSCI 1956-1980; AHCI 1975-1980.
 
How do I get access? 
Access will be granted once institutions return the sub-license agreement <http://www.jisc.ac.uk/webofscience2.html> to JISC
 
When are these back-files available? 
Back-files are available immediately, all Institutions are eligible.
 
Do I have to sign up to the renewal and back-file at same time? 
No, institutions can sign up for the back-files now without making a firm decision on the renewal.
 
     Do I have to pay for the 1970-1980 back-files? 
     No, this has been provided by the JISC.
      
If I renew the Web of Science agreement will I still have access to these back-files? 
Yes, renewing institutions will get access from 1970 onwards.
 
Is there pricing for the additional 1900-1969 Back-files? 
Yes, please contact Chris Powell at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> for pricing options.
 
3-Training

What training will be available?
'Train the Trainer' sessions for library and support staff, highlighting the key differences between the current and new services will be run through the summer at Institutions across the UK. Contact MIMAS at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or book direct at: <http://www.mimas.ac.uk/courses/online_booking.html>

Additionally, Thomson Scientific is offering free on-site user training sessions tailored for your institution. Again contact MIMAS or contact Chris Powell directly at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> 
  
     
4-Additional Products

What is happening with pricing and subscriptions for products such as Journal Citation Reports, Derwent Innovations Index? 
Pricing for these products will be distributed by Thomson Scientific to each individual institution shortly.



c) The Inspec Archive
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This announcement will be of interest to colleagues in Engineering especially, so please feel free to forward as appropriate.
 
The Inspec Archive (1898 - 1968) was recently added to Eduserv Chest's very popular Agreement with the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) for Inspec & IEE Online Journals.
 
Chest Sites can pay a one-time fee to purchase the raw data file of the Archive in perpetuity.  They can then choose to pay a small annual access fee to the Service Provider of their choice in order to make the data easily searchable.  As with Inspec, Sites do not have to commit for more than one year to any one Service Provider and they can change their chosen Service Provider on 1st September each year with notice to Chest before 1st June.
 
Full details of all Inspec Archive Service Providers covered by the Chest Agreement can be found here:
<http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/datasets/iee/archive_sp_information.html>
 
The price of the Inspec Archive currently starts at £7880 +VAT as a one off payment.  Two and three year payment options are also available, and there is also an annual rental option for those Sites that do not want to purchase the data in perpetuity.
 
Prices will increase after 1st September 2005, so act now for the best deal.
 
Full pricing information can be found here:
<http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/datasets/iee/overview.html#TofC29>
 
or simply contact Chest at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> for a price quote for your institution.
 


d) Walk-in Users
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Following the recent announcement regarding 'walk-in users' (see <http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/messenger/mess28-04-05-data.html>) the definitions have been further clarified and an additional list compiled in respect of Chest Software Agreements <http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/software/walk-in-users-software.html> as well as the existing list of Chest Datasets Agreements <http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/datasets/walk-in-users.html>. 



e) Latest Data Wishes
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The following is a list of the latest Data Wishes to appear on the Eduserv Chest web site. If you would like to add your wish please go to http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/future-agreements/wishform.html or to view the complete Data Wishlist go to <http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/future-agreements/wishes/data.html> 

Croner Guides
<http://www.croner.co.uk>
12 Wishes to Date

Internurse
<http://www.internurse.com/>
23 Wishes to Date

MLA International Bibliography
http://www.mla.org/
12 Wishes to Date

Times Higher Education Supplement
http://www.thes.co.uk/
32 Wishes to Date





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