Showing papers in "Serials Librarian in 1996"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review the system for the acquisition and distribution of the foreign literature required by Soviet and Russian institutions of higher education for the period from 1989 to 1995, and conclude that a centralized system designed for total State control is no longer capable of serving all the libraries in higher education institutions.
Abstract: The authors review the system for the acquisition and distribution of the foreign literature required by Soviet and Russian institutions of higher education for the period from 1989 to 1995. As Russia moves toward a democratic society, a centralized system designed for total State control is no longer capable of serving all the libraries in higher education institutions.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider the groups that have a particular interest and substantial activity in the current copyright discussion: the U.S. government ; the public interest/user groups, often represented by the library associations ; author interests (e.g., National Writers' Union, Authors' Guild) ; and the publishing industry.
Abstract: Today the subject of copyright, one that five years ago did not fill up even a small room at such meetings as this, draws standing room only audiences. Why has copyright become so compelling? This talk considers the groups that have a particular interest and substantial activity in the current copyright discussion : the U.S. government ; the public interest/user groups, often represented by the library associations ; author interests (e.g., National Writers' Union, Authors' Guild) ; and the publishing industry. Why they care, how they express their interests, and a modest attempt to suggest where the activity might take, form the center of this paper.
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TL;DR: The role of librarians and scholars in guiding and nurturing the evolution of scholarly journals into new forms is examined in this article, where the authors examine the role of Librarians in guiding the evolution and nurturing of these journals to new forms.
Abstract: Scholarly journals have served he academic community well for almost 350 years. They are thoroughly embedded in the process of scholarly communication. These journals have developed their own genres and formats, supporting scholarship in subtle ways. As we move into the electronic age, scholarly journals will evolve and change. The role of librarians and scholars in guiding and nurturing the evolution of these journals into new forms is examined.
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TL;DR: This study demonstrates how to use the Science Citation Index CDROM product and a personal computer to generate useful reports utilizing a much larger base of citations than previously has been possible.
Abstract: Citation analysis is a helpful tool for evaluating academic library usage When only the publications of local users are analyzed, the results are even more relevant to the local library Manual collection of citations can be a time- and labor-intensive operation and has inhibited widespread use of local citation analysis This study demonstrates how to use the Science Citation Index CDROM product and a personal computer to generate useful reports utilizing a much larger base of citations than previously has been possible Moreover, the process is so relatively quick and easy that it can be run annually or whenever needed In the study, over 35,000 citations from papers by scientific researchers at the University of Georgia were analyzed to generate reports useful for collection development
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TL;DR: The various steps in the editing, production, distribution, circulation, and marketing of the scholarly journal The Canadian Historical Review are described.
Abstract: The various steps in the editing, production, distribution, circulation, and marketing of the scholarly journal The Canadian Historical Review are described.
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TL;DR: Examination of the contents of article bibliographies published quarterly in the Journal of American History suggests possible trends in recent historical research and should be useful for both persons responsible for collection development in the area of history, as well as for practicing historians.
Abstract: Journals play a significant role in the dissemination of historical scholarship. The present study seeks to learn more about this type of literature by examining the contents of article bibliographies published quarterly in the Journal of American History; one of the prominent historical journals in the United States. Through a simple citation technique the titles of the most prominent journals were identified. The authors also investigated how these journals reflected the changes in historical scholarship during the 1980s. The results of the study suggest possible trends in recent historical research and should be useful for both persons responsible for collection development in the area of history, as well as for practicing historians.
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TL;DR: This presentation will focus on several projects scheduled for implementation during the first half of 1995, three specific products-Immunology Today Online, Tetrahedron Information System, and the TULIP model for large scale full-text electronic delivery-will be explored.
Abstract: Elsevier Science has been active in development efforts to move the technology of full-text electronic journal delivery forward. This presentation will focus on several projects scheduled for implementation during the first half of 1995. Consideration will be given to the goals and planning process behind the projects. Three specific products-Immunology Today Online, Tetrahedron Information System, and the TULIP model for large scale full-text electronic delivery-will be explored.
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Abstract: Carnegie Mellon University and University Microforms International (UMI) are collaborating on a three and one-half year development project for a virtual library. More than 650 bitmapped journal titles from UMI will be available through the University's Library Information System to Carnegie Mellon University students and faculty over the campus fiber optic network. The paper provides an overview of the project and discusses how journal information is presented to users. An overview of the economics of full-text journals online is also provided.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented the 10th annual price study based on the Basic List of Veterinary Medical Serials, 2nd edition, which consists of three parts: core veterinary titles, an adjunct list of serials in the biomedical and life sciences; and a list of relevant abstract and index titles.
Abstract: This is the tenth annual price study based on the Basic List of Veterinary Medical Serials, 2nd edition. The basic list consists of three parts: core veterinary titles; an adjunct list of serials in the biomedical and life sciences; and a list of relevant abstract and index titles. Prices are supplied by The Faxon Company. The indexing base is 1983. In the thirteen year period from 1983-1995 the average price of titles in the core + adjunct lists rose from $100.37 to $344.64. The price index rose 243.36 percentage points, an average increase per year of 20.28%. The average price of titles in the core list rose from $69.07 to $226.07. The price index in this category rose 227.28 percentage points, an average of 18.94% per year. The average price of the 85 titles on the adjunct core list was $131.30 in 1983 and $461.83 in 1995. The price index in this category rose 251.72 percentage points, an average of 20.98% per year. The 20 selected abstract and index titles in this same thirteen year period increased in average price from $618.74 to $1,670.65. The index in this category rose 170% for an average annual increase of only 14.17%, considerably less than the other lists
TL;DR: This is the ninth annual price study based on the Basic List of Veterinary Medical Serials, 2nd edition, which consists of three parts: core veterinary titles; an adjunct list of serials in the biomedical and life sciences; and a list of relevant abstract and index titles.
Abstract: This is the ninth annual price study based on the Basic List of Veterinary Medical Serials, 2nd edition. 1 The basic list consists of three parts: core veterinary titles; an adjunct list of serials in the biomedical and life sciences; and a list of relevant abstract and index titles. Prices are supplied by The Faxon Company. The indexing base is 1983. In the twelve year period from 1983-1994 the average price of titles in the core + adjunct lists rose from $100.37 to $305.69. The price index rose 204.55 percentage points. an average increase per year of 18.60%. The average price of titles in the core list rose from $69.07 to $205.82. The price index in this category rose 197.97 percentage points, an average of 18% per year. The average price of the 85 titles on the adjunct core list was $ 131.30 in 1983 and $404.39 in 1994. The price index in this category rose 207.98 percentage points, an average of 18.91% per year. The 22 selected abstract and index titles in this same twelve year period increased in average price from $618.74 to $1,465.50. The index in this category rose 136.85% for an average annual increase of only 12.44%. considerably less than the other lists.
TL;DR: An exponential curve was fitted to available cumulative frequency data on lapses in months between publication and use of unbound monthly issues of library journals to estimate how long after publication various percents of use have occurred.
Abstract: An exponential curve was fitted to available cumulative frequency data on lapses in months between publication and use of unbound monthly issues of library journals. From the fitted curve, estimates were made of how long after publication various percents of use have occurred. Librarians working with bound issues can use the fifty-percent estimate, eighteen months, as a reasonable time lo send journals for binding. After five years, when approximately ninety percent of use has occurred, a decision may be made to move bound copies of journals to low-access storage.
TL;DR: In this paper, the economic context of present academic journals is reviewed and the implications of the savings made possible by electronic publishing are drawn out, and a number of important questions relating to the future of librarianship in this context are then broached and ways of thinking about possible scenarios are derived from a study of the lessons that can be drawn from the Uncover project of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries.
Abstract: The advent of academic electronic journals is examined here with special focus on the implications for librarians. In order to approach this question, the economic context of present academic journals is reviewed and the implications of the savings made possible by electronic publishing are drawn out. A number of important questions relating to the future of librarianship in this context are then broached and ways of thinking about possible scenarios are derived from a study of the lessons that can be drawn from the UnCover project of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries. Some of the peculiarities of the Canadian situation are alluded to in this perspective in the conclusion.
TL;DR: The authors discusses CLR grant-assisted projects undertaken by the SUNY University Center Libraries regarding the issue of resource sharing of low use/high cost periodicals, and the impact of "Rethinking SUNY" is discussed.
Abstract: This paper discusses CLR grant-assisted projects undertaken by the four SUNY University Center Libraries regarding the issue of resource sharing of low use/high cost periodicals. Other recent consortial initiatives are mentioned. The impact of "Rethinking SUNY is discussed.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss trends in connection with peer review of scientific projects using impact data, with anomalous price-settings for journals and with effects of copyright laws on scientific research.
Abstract: Bibliotheconomic (cost) and bibliometric (citation) data have been coupled for 5399 journals in the Journal Citation Reports (Science Citation Index) of 1990, after rearranging and averaging them for 12 major and classical scientific disciplines. Trends are discussed in connection with peer review of scientific projects using impact data, with anomalous price-settings for journals and with effects of copyright laws on scientific research. Coupling journal cost with citation data reveals opposite trends for disciplines and publishers.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors show that change is about people not technology, that our problem is not change but continuous change, and that defining the purpose of change is vital, and demonstrate the level of achievement that can be obtained when these lessons are applied.
Abstract: Commercial enterprises with a bottom-line-driven discipline and rapidly evolving competitive markets have learned much about change management. As the environment faced by academic libraries becomes less stable, much can be learned from the for-profit sector. Central to successful change efforts is the understanding that change is about people not technology, that our problem is not change but continuous change, and that defining the purpose of change is vital. A case study demonstrates the level of achievement that can be obtained when these lessons are applied.
TL;DR: Commercial publishers, scholarly societies, platform providers, and libraries are collaborating on experiments to provide scholarly serials and articles on the internet and other networks to provide electronic versions of material previously only issued in print.
Abstract: Commercial publishers, scholarly societies, platform providers, and libraries are collaborating on experiments to provide scholarly serials and articles on the internet and other networks. Some of the models for collaboration include the preprint database and the digital library. Other commercial publishers of scholarly serials are quickly moving to provide electronic versions of material previously only issued in print and to develop new products entirely in electronic form.
TL;DR: The author suggests a quantitative method of description under which messages that come from the list to be described during a period of examination are categorized and counted, which results in a picture of the amount and kind of postings to the list which can be used in subscription decisions.
Abstract: The mailing list is a popular method of discussion on the Internet and other networks. Because the needs and desires of potential subscribers vary widely, a method of describing these lists is desirable. The author suggests a quantitative method of description under which messages that come from the list to be described during a period of examination are categorized and counted. This results in a picture of the amount and kind of postings to the list which can be used in subscription decisions.
TL;DR: A report on recent library efforts to record URL and URN (Uniform Resource Locator and Uniform Resource Number) information in USMARC records, and collaboration with the IETF to define a Uniform Resource Citation for electronic publications is given in this paper.
Abstract: The library and internet communities have been working on standards for identifying and referencing electronic resources. This is a report on recent library efforts, including work to record URL and URN (Uniform Resource Locator and Uniform Resource Number) information in USMARC records, and collaboration with the IETF to define a Uniform Resource Citation for electronic publications.
TL;DR: The Alcuin Project as discussed by the authors is an informal project whose goal is to discover methods for effectively cataloging electronic serials and Internet resources at the North Carolina State University Libraries, including the Alex database.
Abstract: This text describes the Alcuin Project, an informal project whose goal is to discover methods for effectively cataloging electronic serials and Internet resources at the North Carolina State University Libraries. The Project builds upon previous work including the Mr. Serials Process, DRA/World Wide Web gateway scripts, the Alex database, the Alcuin database, and cumulating in Son of SID. Each of these projects is briefly outlined and future directions are presented.
TL;DR: The authors show that the quickest and most efficient way to incorporate provision and content is by using previously established practice and refining it to work with unfamiliar formats.
Abstract: The significance of information, the way it is provided, and the impact of its format are addressed. The advent of the electronic format has required libraries to regard themselves as information providers instead of format collectors. This analysis discusses how the issue of providing information transcends the traditional task of collecting it within an environment based on a work-oriented approach. The authors show that the quickest and most efficient way to incorporate provision and content is by using previously established practice and refining it to work with unfamiliar formats.
TL;DR: This workshop presents the methodology used by two libraries to provide automated access to collection data and to analyze the data on the in-house use of journal collections.
Abstract: Fiscal managers, administrators, faculty, and staff demand scientific quantitative justification for serials budgets. Rising costs force librarians to examine current subscriptions closely to ensure that journals meet the needs of library patrons. This workshop presents the methodology used by two libraries to provide automated access to collection data and to analyze the data on the in-house use of journal collections.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explain the paradigms that govern our perception of serials, and explain how the fin-de-siecle serials promote invisibility, timelessness and order, and prevent us from being able to think what we might want from serial publications, or whether we want serials at all.
Abstract: The rhetoric of serials promotes invisibility, timelessness, and order, and prevents us from being able to think what we might want from serial publications, or whether we want serials at all. Serial rhetoric makes us cling to our ideas of what serials publishing should be and think of any publishing in terms of traditional print paradigms. These limitations corroborate, on the one hand, a fin-de-siecle rhetoric associated with electronic text (discussed in the essay), and tie in on the other with the publishing world's attempts to think of new ventures in term of established practices. Postmodern Culture has offered new models for pricing serials which attempt to rethink what we want from published work. These have not met with success partly because of another rhetoric, that of experimental media. This rhetoric is in some ways like the rhetoric of serials, so that when the two combine they doubly screen us from our alternatives. This essay explicates the paradigms that govern our perception of serials a...
TL;DR: The importance of Internet resources in public services work is a frequently discussed topic as discussed by the authors. But access to and effective use of Intemet resources is crucial to current and future work of technical services personnel.
Abstract: The importance of Internet resources in public services work is a frequently discussed topic. But access to and effective use of Intemet resources is crucial to current and future work of technical services personnel. The workshop examines commonly used Internet procedures and explores Internet tools available for acquisitions and cataloging personnel.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluate and compare a variety of document delivery methods, including (1) van service, (2) traditional interlibrary loan, and (3) commercial on-demand services.
Abstract: While access continues to displace ownership as the key focus of libraries, the question of document delivery takes on an increased urgency. This workshop evaluates and compares a variety of document delivery methods, including (1) van service, (2) traditional interlibrary loan, and (3) commercial on-demand services. Comparing costs and developing guidelines to determine when and where the various methods are most efficient and effective are emphasized.
TL;DR: In this article, serial catalogers at the University of Virginia selectively catalog electronic journals and make them available on the local campuswide information system and/or the World Wide Web, and explain how to handle titles on both the local OPAC and the WWW.
Abstract: Serial catalogers at the University of Virginia selectively catalog electronic journals and make them available on the local campuswide information system and/or the World Wide Web. How to handle titles on both the local OPAC and the WWW and how to catalog serials such as WILS and Current Contents are explained through examples.
TL;DR: In this paper, the political situation before and after the year 1994, along with the impact of politics on information access, and the role of technology in facilitating access to information and fostering resource sharing is examined.
Abstract: The year 1994 marked a period of radical political transformation in South Africa with the election of a Black majority government. Information is seen as a strategic resource for social transformation and empowerment. Traditional South Africa is expected to extend its resources inside and outside its boundaries and to serve as the technological springboard. The political situation before and after 1994 is examined, along with the impact of politics on information access, and the role of technology in facilitating access to information and fostering resource sharing.
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Abstract: L'A. passe en revue les criteres d'acquisition des publications en serie : continuite, coherence, pertinence (par rapport aux monographies), choix des utilisateurs, anticipation de l'emploi, donnees bibliometriques, lien avec les bases de donnees, fourniture de documents et edition electronique, prix, cooperation
TL;DR: In the spring semester 1995 offering of the Technical Services Functions course (LIS 437) at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, each student was assigned two practicing technical services librarians to serve as electronic mail mentors.
Abstract: In the spring semester 1995 offering of the Technical Services Functions course (LIS 437) at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, each student was assigned two practicing technical services librarians to serve as electronic mail mentors. The mentors were available throughout the semester primarily to serve as resource persons for a major course paper. They also provided counsel and guidance related to other aspects of the course's content. Evaluations by both mentors and "mentees" indicated that this was a successful use of this new means of communication.