Concurrent with the information explosion has been the development and growth of more sophisticated publishing and communication technology. All these factors have contributed to the hope that electronic publications, specifically electronic journals, will answer the problems of time, cost, and relevance in scholarly communication.

Electronic journals: a formidable challenge for libraries

Cet article propose une bibliographie concernant le passe et l'avenir de l'activite de developpement des collections dans les bibliotheques d'enseignement superieur

Collection development : Past and future bibliography

Negotiations with library materials vendors can have a significant impact on a library’s success in terms of service to its users and effective use of its financial resources. As such, it is important to review key points to consider in negotiations with vendors. These negotiation points have increased dramatically within the past ten years as vendors have developed new services well beyond just obtaining the material as quickly and as inexpensively as possible. This article describes how to prepare for negotiations (including what materials and service issues to address) primarily for the firm order relationship, but many of the principles also apply to all methods of acquisition. It also reviews the major negotiation points for the library to consider in making decisions regarding vendor choice and services.

Negotiations with library materials vendors: preparation and tips

Reviews the various scenarios which exist for library‐vendor relations. Considers the questions which should be asked when evaluating the individual products, services and options of vendors; and the pros and cons of using one or many vendors. Describes a new model ‐ the project approach. Presents examples of various library‐vendor communications ‐ both positive and negative.

Jan Anderson

Papers

Order consolidation : a shift to single vendor service

Beyond Journals:: There's Going to Be a Better Way