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Sandra You are correct that the OCLC FirstSearch Electronic Collections Online (ECO) service allows libraries ongoing access to electronic journals even if a print subscription is cancelled. In its contractual agreements with publishers, OCLC retains the rights to mount all content at OCLC and create a permanent electronic archive. This includes the right to store in perpetuity all the journal content delivered to OCLC during the period of the contract and to provide ongoing access to libraries that have subscribed to this content, even if the publisher terminates its agreement with OCLC. More information on the OCLC ECO archiving solution can be found at http://www.oclc.org/oclc/eco/archive.htm In a commercial world of mergers and acquisitions, OCLC Online Computer Library Center as a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization is dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs. Regards Andrew Andrew Evans Library Services Consultant OCLC Europe, The Middle East and Africa 7th Floor, Tricorn House 51-53 Hagley Road Edgbaston Birmingham B16 8TP Tel: 0121 456 4656 Fax: 0121 456 4680 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Web-site: http://www.oclc.org/europe Does anyone know what the policies are for continued e-access to journals > where we cancel print subs? > eg Where we had valid print sub for 2000 and had free e-access, but have > cancelled the print subs for 2001 - will we continue to get e-access to > 2000? > As far as I understand, the only ones that will allow continued access are > OCLCFS ECO, and IDEAL Academic Press to 1996-1999. > > Thanks very much. > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > Sandra Morris, Electronic Information Development Officer > > Hugh Owen Library, Information Services, > University of Wales, Aberystwyth, > Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DZ > > Email: [log in to unmask] > Extension: 1892 Phone: (01970) 621892 FAX: (01970) 622404 > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > >