While it is clearly vital that the library and associated groups know about
a title change, it seems equally important that academics and other readers
also know what is going on. I guess they can be harder to reach than library
staff. You do not want the new title to be seen by academics as a new
journal, with all the challenges that would involve in attracting readers
and especially in attracting authors. Who wants to publish in a new journal?
Is there any mileage in keeping the title but adding a subtitle?
Bill Page
Beech Tree Publishing
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Kathryn,
Firstly, can I say how refreshing it is to see a publisher so proactively
consulting its customers prior to making such a change.
I have to say that I agree with the earlier response from Louise Cole. If
a change is handled correctly, and all interested parties are given adequate
notification, then a title change can be handled relatively easily by
library management systems. It can, however, cause problems for library
customers when the title changes completely as it can often result in the
run being physically split if arranged alphabetically on the shelves. I
think the biggest problem, as Louise pointed out, is when online access is
grouped together under the new title with no reference to the previous
title.
Steve Sharp
Acquiaitions Team Leader
University of Leeds Library
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Subject: [LIS-E-RESOURCES] re-titling of journal
One of our society journals would like to change its title. We are not in
favour of this, partly because we think the current title is good, but more
importantly we are concerned that a title change will cause confusion
amongst our library subscriber base. Of course we would notify subscribers
in advance, but we nevertheless feel a change is bound to be disruptive.
I would very much appreciate any feedback from list members as to the impact
of journal title changes on library systems. If it is the case that a
properly managed change is not disruptive, we can be more positive about the
new title. However, if it is at all problematic, it would be helpful for us
to convey the likely ramifications to our society partner.
Apologies if this question has been asked of the listserv before; off-list
replies very welcome.
Many thanks!
Kathryn Earle
Managing Director
Berg Publishers
www.bergpublishers.com
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