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From: Janet Scully <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: E-Journal Management in Academic Libraries
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From: Violet Bowman <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: E-Journal Management in Academic Libraries
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Apologies for cross-posting.
I am carrying out Research in order to complete an MA in Information
Services Management.
I would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to fill in the
questionnaire below, which contains ten questions. Most of these
questions only require you to place a cross in the appropriate box.
All information provided will be treated as confidential.
Please send a request to [log in to unmask] if you would prefer to
view this questionnaire as an attachment.
The Management of Electronic Journals in Academic Libraries
Please place a cross in the appropriate box. More than one option can be
selected for question one.
1. Who deals with the following aspects of electronic journal
management in your library?
E-Journals Periodicals Subject Web Cataloguer Other:(Please
Librarian Librarian Librarian Master specify)
Liaison with
faculties [ ] [ ] [ ] [x ] [ ] [ ]
Evaluation [ ] [ ] [ ] [ x] [ ] [ ]
Selection [ ] [ ] [ ] [x ] [ ] [ ]
Liason with [ ] [ ] [ ] [x ] [ ] [ ]
agents/publishers
Registration [ ] [ ] [ ] [x ] [ ] [ ]
Cataloguing [ ] [ ] [ ] [x ] [ ] [ ]
Web page
maintenance [ ] [ ] [ ] [x ] [ ] [ ]
Resolving [ ] [ ] [ ] [ x] [ ] [ ]
access queries
Promotion [ ] [ ] [ ] [x ] [ ] [ ]
User training[ ] [ ] [ ] [x] [ ] [ ]
2. Are these e-journal duties specifically mentioned in their job
descriptions?
Yes [ ] No [x ] In some cases [ ] Unknown [ ]
3. Does your library have a written acquisitions policy for e-journals?
Yes [ ] No [x ]
4. What impact has the introduction of e-journals had on the management
of printed journals/serials in your library?
Policy is to buy e-journals where they are cheaper but have only
just started. We have set up access to free ones at present.
We are taking this very slowly at present as computer
hardware needs upgrading in order to make good use of them.
5. Approximately how many e-journals does your library provide access
to? (This figure should include any free, full text e-journals that
are listed on your web pages or catalogue).
40
6. Approximately how many printed journals/serials does your library
provide access to? (This figure should include both current and
non-current titles).
500
7. Does your library intend to replace existing print subscriptions with
online only subscriptions?
Yes [ ] No [ ] For some titles [x] For most titles [ ]
Undecided [ ]
8. Do you think that a post should be created in your library for the
management of e-journals?
Yes [ ] No [x
9. Please elaborate Not enough work at present, will probably
be split between subject librarians and journals assistant.
10. Additional comments on e-journal management:
Optional:
Name: Telephone number:
Job Title: Email Address:
Please mark with a cross if you are willing to take part in a short
telephone interview [ ]
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.
All information provided will be treated as confidential.
Please return your completed questionnaires to:
Violet Bowman, Email: [log in to unmask]
St George's Hospital Medical School Library, Cranmer Terrace, Tooting,
London, SW17 0RE.
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Subject Librarian,
Writtle College,
Chelmsford,
Essex, CM1 3RR.Janet Scully,
Subject Librarian,
Writtle College,
Chelmsford,
Essex, CM1 3RR.
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