Showing papers in "Serials Librarian in 1997"
TL;DR: The authors describe a set of automated archives for electronic communication of research information that have been operational in many fields of physics, and some related and unrelated disciplines, starting from 1991, and now serve over 35,000 users worldwide from over 70 countries, and process more than 70,000 electronic transactions per day.
Abstract: Summary I describe a set of automated archives for electronic communication of research information that have been operational in many fields of physics, and some related and unrelated disciplines, starting from 1991. These archives now serve over 35,000 users worldwide from over 70 countries, and process more than 70,000 electronic transactions per day. In some fields of physics, they have already supplanted traditional research journals as conveyers of both topical and archival research information. Many of the lessons learned from these systems should carry over to other fields of scholarly publication, i.e., those wherein authors are writing not for direct financial remuneration in the form of royalties, but rather primarily to communicate information (for the advancement of knowledge, with attendant benefits to their careers and professional reputations). These archives have in addition proven equally indispensable to researchers in less-developed countries.
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TL;DR: In the context of scientific and scholarly research literature, the Faustian Bargain of transferring copyright to publishers has been criticised by as discussed by the authors, who argue that it hinders the growth of human knowledge no longer needlessly restrained by the trade model.
Abstract: There is no conflict of interest between a trade author and a trade publisher. The trade author's product is his text, and the trade publisher produces and sells it for him, so they can both make a fair profit. Both wish to protect their product from theft; both wish to restrict access to those have paid for it. Contrast this with the specialised scientific and scholarly research literature: The research has been funded by a governmental research supporting agency or a public institution of higher learning and the results are meant to be made publicly available, especially so that other specialists can read and build further research on it. Through this cycle of research/report/research, all of humanity benefits from the fruits of learned inquiry. But because of the substantial real cost of producing print on paper in the Gutenberg era, research publication had to adopt the same economic model as trade publication: Researchers, who were not writing to sell their words, and would gladly have given them away to reach the eyes of their fellow researchers the world over, in their joint enterprise of broadening human knowledge, were forced instead to make the "Faustian Bargain" of transferring copyright to their publishers, who would then try to recover their substantial expenses plus a fair profit by selling those words as if they had been produced for trade. Research libraries the world over paid the hefty price, purchasing all the important journals so that each individual article could find its own small, scattered readership in perpetuum. This era is now potentially over: The much lower cost and much broader reach of electronic publication can free research from the counterproductive access boundaries imposed by the trade model. Research grants can now easily afford to cover the minimal marginal cost of electronic publication, making the research literature free for all, as it was always meant to be, with the growth of human knowledge no longer needlessly restrained by the Faustian Bargain and humankind the greatest beneficiary.
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TL;DR: Cet article traite des nouvelles fonctions du bibliothecaire a l'heure des technologies de l'information and du developpement du reseau World Wide Web and de la collection des ressources du Web and du catalogage des documents electroniques.
Abstract: Cet article traite des nouvelles fonctions du bibliothecaire a l'heure des technologies de l'information et du developpement du reseau World Wide Web. Il traite notamment des difficultes rencontrees lors de la collection des ressources du Web et du catalogage des documents electroniques. Les questions qui se posent lors de la selection et de la collection de ces documents sont analysees
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TL;DR: This paper summarizes the budgetary issues facing serials librarians in research libraries and discusses the evolution of electronic publishing from its origins in electro-electronic publishing.
Abstract: Research libraries are currently facing a dramatic escalation of the cost of managing their serials collections. The cost of maintaining scientific, technical, and medical (STM) journals is increasing at a particularly rapid rate because of (1) significant subscription price increases and (2) the proliferation of ever more specialized journals that must be added to the collection. Together, these two factors threaten to overwhelm the serials budgets of even the wealthiest libraries. To cope with this situation, libraries are coming to measure their collections not merely by ownership of journals but rather by access to journals. At present, access most often comes about through utilization of interlibrary loan procedures or document delivery services. In the future, full text electronic access will become more commonplace. This paper summarizes the budgetary issues facing serials librarians in research libraries. It then discusses the evolution of electronic publishing from its origins in electro...
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TL;DR: A practical overview of die licensing process for electronic products is provided, focusing on die information library staff need to know in order to deal with vendors and contracts accurately and effectively and highlighting major areas in licenses mat that may be problematic for libraries.
Abstract: Summary Electronic products are now a staple of libraries. CD-ROMs, online services, Internet databases, diskette products, and other electronic resources provide library users with vital information in new and useful formats, but they can pose problems for the library staff attempting to essay die confusing, deep, ana quickly changing waters of electronic product licensing. The purpose of this paper is to provide a practical overview of die licensing process for electronic products, focusing on die information library staff need to know in order to deal with vendors and contracts accurately and effectively and highlighting major areas in licenses mat may be problematic for libraries.
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TL;DR: The entityrelationship model in the IFLA draft Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records (FRBR) provides a useful mechanism for reexamining the multipleversions problem in serials cataloging.
Abstract: Summary The entityrelationship model in the IFLA draft Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records (FRBR) provides a useful mechanism for reexamining the multipleversions problem in serials cataloging. The model provides a hierarchy of levels of abstraction that accommodates versions at both the concrete level of an exact reproduction of text, etc. (the manifestation level), and a more abstract level of an approximate reproduction of essential content (the expression level). Such a flexible model is especially useful given the expansion of novel version classes, especially that of dynamic remotely-accessible electronic documents. But along with the increase in usefulness afforded by the FRBR model comes an inevitable increase in ambiguity regarding what constitutes a version within the model, and at what level of that model, and ultimately what constitutes a work.
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TL;DR: The article describes the process followed at one academic institution to develop appropriate procedures and put them into practice and provides some strategies and cautions that should be useful to any cataloging unit preparing to undertake an ER cataloging venture.
Abstract: Summary Getting ready to catalog Internet resources in a library's OPAC can be overwhelming. This article addresses the kinds of questions that must be answered in any project to catalog electronic resources (ERs). The article describes the process followed at one academic institution to develop appropriate procedures and put them into practice. It provides some strategies and cautions that should be useful to any cataloging unit preparing to undertake an ER cataloging venture. The process requires a lot of work, but is full of opportunities to build or cement relationships across functional work areas. It is possible to begin with limited experience cataloging electronic titles and build functional local expertise.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider the current setting, they address these issues as they relate to their institution, including the use of user's document delivery requests as a selection criteria.
Abstract: Libraries ate working with new formats and new modes of delivery for users. After identifying the availability of these, and what the locally owned collection can provide, librarians must then determine which mode of delivery best suits their users’ needs, ownership vs. access, impact of these decisions, and funding to support these decisions. As the authors of this paper consider the current setting, they address these issues as they relate to their institution, including the use of user's document delivery requests as a selection criteria.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed the demand for serials catalogers as it is reflected in job advertisements during a 15-year period and suggested that the role of the serials catalogue has broadened in scope with developments in automation and in national standards.
Abstract: Summary The author analyzes the demand for Serials Catalogers as it is reflected in job advertisements during a 15 year period. Evaluating changes in position descriptions from 1980 to 1995, the author suggests that the role of the Serials Cataloger has broadened in scope with developments in automation and in national standards. Expectations for candidates over the years have increased as a result.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe a method which was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of three different ways of supplying periodical articles in an academic library: subscribing to a periodical title (ownership), individual article supply provided by two electronic document delivery services, Arti-clesFirst of OCLC FirstSearch and Uncover; and traditional article supply through the British Library Document Supply Centre.
Abstract: This paper describes a method which was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of three different ways of supplying periodical articles in an academic library. The methods considered were: subscribing to a periodical title (ownership); individual article supply provided by two electronic document delivery services, Arti-clesFirst of OCLC FirstSearch and UnCover; and traditional article supply through the British Library Document Supply Centre. The operational costs of the alternatives are obtained by taking a management accounting approach and are examined in relation to the provision of the services within the library of St. Patrick's College, May-nooth, Ireland. The cost-per-use of owning a periodical title is calculated based on the operational costs of the Periodicals Department of the library, its subscription price and a lifetime use determined by examination of the current requests for articles made through the library's Inter-Library Loans Department. The cost-peruse for the other servic...
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TL;DR: The history, current status and near future development of lOP's electronic journals programme is charted, including some previously unpublished results of a large scale international survey of physicists.
Abstract: Summary The paper offers some personal reflections on journals based on twenty-five years' experience. All IOP (Institute of Physics) journals have been available electronically on the World Wide Web since January 1996. The paper charts the history, current status and near future development of lOP's electronic journals programme, including some previously unpublished results of a large scale international survey of physicists.
TL;DR: The steps taken by Swets and Zeittinger, the major international subscription agent, to develop a service for its library customers to assist them in the management and access of electronic serials are described.
Abstract: The paper outlines the emergence of full text electronic journals, their particular characteristics and features and their impact on libraries. It describes the steps taken by Swets and Zeittinger, the major international subscription agent, to develop a service for its library customers to assist them in the management and access of electronic serials. It reviews the functions and elements of the service and the areas in which further development may take place.
TL;DR: A review of the published literature specific to serials cataloging for 1991-1996 and the work of the ALA ALCTS Serials Section's Committee to Study Serials Cataloging were reviewed to identify trends and developments as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Summary The published literature specific to serials cataloging for 1991-1996 and the work of the ALA ALCTS Serials Section's Committee to Study Serials Cataloging were reviewed to identify trends and developments. The cataloging of electronic journals emerged as a new topic during this period. A major examination of the Library of Congress rule interpretations, undertaken for the purposes of greater clarity and cataloging simplification, brought improvements to the LCRIs for serials. The CONSER Cataloging Manual was published, providing serials catalogers with a new and very important resource. The merger of CONSER with the newly established Program for Cooperative Cataloging was announced. Format integration advanced, with a combined volume replacing the several format-specific volumes. Diverse topics were explored in the literature.
TL;DR: Les catalogues d'Internet ou les moteurs de recherche n'utilisent pas un vocabulaire controle comme les catalogues de bibliotheque, par consequent, l'acces a ces catalogues est souvent difficile.
Abstract: Cet article traite des problemes rencontres par les bibliothecaires pour la gestion des collections de documents electroniques selectionnes et collectes sur le reseau WWW. En effet, il souligne que les catalogues d'Internet ou les moteurs de recherche n'utilisent pas un vocabulaire controle comme les catalogues de bibliotheque, par consequent, l'acces a ces catalogues est souvent difficile. Quelques solutions a ces problemes de traitement des documents electroniques sont proposees
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a publisher's view of the methodology needed to exploit the potential that online and other electronic technologies offer, and discuss the role of the paper-based journal in an era of electronic publication, and the ambivalence of scholars and of learned societies toward electronic information.
Abstract: Summary This presentation is a review of the changes in publishing methods that electronic publishing and distribution will involve. It presents a publisher's view of the methodology needed to exploit the potential that online and other electronic technologies offer. Included is a discussion on the role of the paper-based journal in an era of electronic publication, and the ambivalence of scholars and of learned societies toward electronic information. Additionally, the role of universities is examined, as they become partners of publishers in delivering published material to customers on the Internet: by hosting servers, by providing access to bandwidth, and by adding value through participation in the publishing process.
TL;DR: The American Physical Society (APS) has long recognized as its goal the diffusion of the knowledge of physics as discussed by the authors, and for the past 100 years has used a paper-based, print-oriented publishing process in support of this goal.
Abstract: Summary The American Physical Society (APS) has long recognized as its goal the diffusion of the knowledge of physics. For the past 100 years, the society has used a paper-based, print-oriented publishing process in support of this goal. This paper describes the strategies and projects, being developed and implemented, that will enable the exploitation of the emerging Internet and electronic publishing technologies in support of the Society's goal. The transparencies used in this presentation are available on http://publish.aps.org/RAKELLY/rakelly.html.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the eleventh 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 eleventh 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 1983-1996 the average price of titles in the core + adjunct lists rose from $100.37 to $392.47. The price index rose 291.01 percentage points, an average increase per year of 22.39%. The average price of titles in the core list rose from $69.07 to $258.77. The price index in this category rose 274.62 percentage points, an average of 21.12% per year. The average price of the 85 titles on the adjunct core list was $131.30 in 1983 and $524.59 in 1996. The price index in this category rose 299.53 percentage points, an average of 23.04% per year. The twenty selected abstract and index titles in this same thirteen year period increased in average price from $618.74 to $1,808.47. The index in this category rose 192.28% or an average annual increase of only 14.79%, considerably less than for the core and adjunct core lists
TL;DR: The main components of the new BUBL service, which has just had a facelift, undergone major surgery and moved to a new home in a new country, are introduced.
Abstract: 'In the hyperspeed reality of the Web world, a venerable institution is anything that's been around for longer than a year.' This quote is from a British newspaper article (Guardian Online 23 January 1997). The venerable BUBL has now been operating for six years, as outlined by Joanne Gold recently in The Serials Librarian. In fact BUBL is now so old that it has just had a facelift, undergone major surgery and moved to a new home in a new country. It is now entirely based at Strathclyde University in Scotland. This sadly means saying goodbye to the much-loved bubl.bath.ac.uk, but the new address is much shorter: http://bubl.ac.uk/. This article introduces the main components of the new BUBL service, along with some basic background information.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors make the argument for the continuing usefulness and viability of exchanges with libraries in the former Soviet Union and make the case for the continued usefulness and feasibility of exchanges.
Abstract: American research libraries with significant Slavic collections have traditionally relied on serial and book exchanges with libraries in the former Soviet Union to complement their purchase acquisitions from the region. Due to budgetary and staff constraints imposed by the parent institutions and the increasing unreliability of foreign exchange partners, several American research libraries are turning exclusively towards commercial vendors to meet their acquisition needs. In this article, the authors make the argument for the continuing usefulness and viability of exchanges with libraries in the former Soviet Union.
TL;DR: The CIC Libraries Electronic Journal Collection (CIC EJC) as mentioned in this paper is a collection of over 800 freely distributed electronic serials from the CICNet E_Serials Archive.
Abstract: Summary The Committee on Inter-institutional Cooperation (CIC) is an academic consortium of thirteen large research institutions in the midwest with its own regional network, CICNet. The CIC libraries and CICNet are building a managed electronic journal collection out of the content and collection experience of the CICNet E_Serials Archive-a collection of over 800 freely distributed electronic serials. The libraries have developed and endorsed a broad collecting policy for the new collection, the CIC Libraries Electronic Journal Collection (CIC EJC). CIC Librarians are selecting a complete, authoritative and permanent collection of electronic journals to be shared by the CIC libraries. The collection will be actively managed, cataloged and maintained by CIC libraries and CICNet staff. Some titles from the E-Serials Archive are being selected for the EJC, and many new journals are being included as well. Cataiogers from six CIC institutions are creating bibliographic records for each selected title. The re...
TL;DR: Five topics covered in this discussion are: Access and Location Information, Multiple Versions, Definition of Electronic Serial, Bibliographic Access Points and Display of Computer File Characteristics.
Abstract: Summary Many aspects of electronic serials cataloging have not yet developed standard practice, or are still in transition. This article will explore some problematic issues in electronic serials cataloging first by presenting current CONSER policy in these areas and then by examining the practices of three institutions who are cataloging electronic serials. For brevity, the term “electronic serial” will be used to mean “remote access computer file serial” unless the more specific term is needed for clarity. The five topics covered in this discussion are: Access and Location Information, Multiple Versions, Definition of Electronic Serial, Bibliographic Access Points and Display of Computer File Characteristics.
TL;DR: This paper will share the observations and thoughts of secondary publishers and information providers on trends, focusing on threats and opportunities for scholarly communication.
Abstract: Summary Primary and secondary publishers have traditionally defined their role within the scientific communication process in terms of a model in which information flows in a neat, linear way from author/inventor to primary publisher to secondary publisher and back-either directly or through other intermediators and expediters-to me authors and inventors who need the information to support their own research. This “production orientation” model-closely tied to print technology, even though some of its forms are now electronic-continues to function. But these “channels” are increasingly being augmented by electronic alternatives that often defy definition under the production chain model. This paper will share the observations and thoughts of secondary publishers and information providers on trends, focusing on threats and opportunities for scholarly communication.
TL;DR: Libraries bridge the gap between the information haves and have-nots and believe that the continuance and expansion of fair use is critical in the digital environment.
Abstract: Summary Libraries and educational institutions strongly believe that the continuance and expansion of fair use is critical in the digital environment. Libraries bridge the gap between the information haves and have-nots. Only if copyrighted works continue to be subject to fair use can copyright law satisfy the Constitutional mandate to “promote the progress of science and the useful arts.”
TL;DR: The situation appears unstable and unsatisfactory; yet it survives in die absence of something better, such as a win-win scenario in which publishers, librarians and researchers could all benefit.
Abstract: Summary Over the past decades librarians have been variously outraged and resigned to budget cuts and spiralling prices, leading to die decimation of their holdings. A wholesale move to a pay-perview pricing system or to online access over the Internet presents technical and administrative difficulties with which libraries are ill-equipped to deal at present. In short, the situation appears unstable and unsatisfactory; yet it survives in die absence of something better, such as a win-win scenario in which publishers, librarians and researchers could all benefit.
TL;DR: The goals and current status of Project Muse at Johns Hopkins are summarized, several electronic scholarly communication models now in development are described, and some preliminary findings and observations drawn from this experiment in scholarly publishing are shared.
Abstract: Summary The objectives of this presentation are to: outline important developments influencing the publication of scholarly journals, describe several electronic scholarly communication models now in development, summarize the goals and current status of Project Muse at Johns Hopkins, and share some preliminary findings and observations drawn from this experiment in scholarly publishing.
TL;DR: In this paper, the structure of copyright fees for journal articles supplied by a commercial document delivery vendor was investigated and connections between copyright fees and subscription costs, subject matter, or publishers were identified.
Abstract: This article is a report of an initial look at the structure of copyright fees for journal articles supplied by a commercial document delivery vendor. For 321 current journal titles, copyright fees, bibliographic information, and subscription costs were collected and analyzed to determine what connections might be identified between copyright fees and subscription costs, subject matter, or publishers. Although no conclusive relationships were identified, some potential relationships are identified for future study.
TL;DR: Sessions transcripts can be readily analyzed using a matrix which can then be utilized to compile a written report summarizing both the overwhelming feeling of group and other points brought out.
Abstract: Summary Focus groups can furnish needed user input in a short time frame. The issues to be discussed must be clearly identified and questions formulated. Appropriate participants can then be selected. Care should be exercised in selecting a facilitator, a meeting location, and recording equipment. Sessions transcripts can be readily analyzed using a matrix which can then be utilized to compile a written report summarizing both the overwhelming feeling of group and other points brought out.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the implications of cooperative collection development of electronic journal subscriptions and explore the issues that need to be addressed in facing this transition, and some answers are suggested.
Abstract: The libraries of the Western North Carolina Library Network (WNCLN) have begun exploring the implications of cooperative collection development of electronic journal subscriptions. What issues need to be addressed in facing this transition? Will it be possible for a successful model of van delivery service for printed serials to be adapted to accommodate paid subscriptions of electronic scholarly journals? WNCLN's ABC Express van service must be transformed eventually in order to continue meeting users’ needs and to comply with copyright management guidelines. Questions related to these activities will be explored and some answers will be suggested.
TL;DR: Une experience de selection de journal electronique mise en place aux Etats-Unis par la Thomas Jefferson University en collaboration avec l'ISI (Institute for Scientific Information) dans le cadre du Electronic Library Project.
Abstract: Cet article presente une experience de selection de journal electronique mise en place aux Etats-Unis par la Thomas Jefferson University en collaboration avec l'ISI (Institute for Scientific Information) dans le cadre du Electronic Library Project. Apres une presentation generale de cette bibliotheque universitaire et de ce projet, la methodologie mise en place dans cette bibliotheque pour favoriser le developpement des collections de journaux electroniques est expliquee. Puis trois criteres d'evaluation de ce projet sont analyses : la circulation des documents electroniques, le cout par utilisation et le pret interbibliotheque.
TL;DR: The use of cataloging records to show relationships between Internet resources and the printed materials that they supplement or replace is demonstrated.
Abstract: Summary Information from government sources is being added to the Internet at an ever-increasing rate. Catalogers at Penn State are working with AACR2, OCLC's Internet Cataloging Project (Inter-cat), and the creators of the Penn State Libraries' World Wide Web Home Page to include both Internet sites and electronic publications in the library's online catalog. The use of cataloging records to show relationships between Internet resources and the printed materials that they supplement or replace is demonstrated.