E-journals : a how-to-do-it manual for building, managing, and supporting electronic journal collections / Donnelyn Curtis ; with contributions by Virginia M. Scheschy
1. Understanding electronic journals -- 2. Understanding users of online resources -- 3. Shifting library resources -- 4. Developing a collection of electronic journals -- 5. Trafficking in intellectual property : licensing and user authentication -- 6. Ordering and receiving electronic journals -- 7. Delivering electronic journals and maintaining access channels -- 8. Supporting users and fostering the use of electronic journals -- 9. Analyzing electronic journal usage and evaluating services -- App. A. E-journal collection policies -- App. B. Standardizing titles for Web lists -- App. C. E-journal Web lists by subject -- App. D. The aggregator-neutral record -- App. E. Using a spreadsheet to create Web lists of E-journals
Summary
E-journals, a new format only a few years ago, are now commonplace in many libraries. Curtis offers innovative ideas for helping library staff optimise their users' online experiences. This comprehensive guide should help you make the most of your library's E-journal resources
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Originally published: New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2005