Showing papers in "Serials Librarian in 2000"
TL;DR: This session gave an overview of the serials collection development cycle at Western Carolina University, the impact that NCLive will have on that process, and how data is collected, managed, and analyzed for serial collection development.
Abstract: The introduction of a statewide electronic resources collection and its impact on one institution's serial use study is examined. The Hunter Library at Western Carolina University embarked on a serials-use study at the same time that North Carolina introduced a new statewide collection of electronic resources (NCLive) including many full-text serials. This session gave an overview of the serials collection development cycle at WCU, the impact that NCLive will have on that process, and how data is collected, managed, and analyzed for serials collection development.
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TL;DR: This session consisted of an introduction to scenario planning, the process of projecting a hypothetical future, and planning for it.
Abstract: This session consisted of an introduction to scenario planning, the process of projecting a hypothetical future, and planning for it. The meeting's facilitators provided historical and contextual information, and then facilitated a series of small group projects in which participants projected a future and planned for it.
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TL;DR: The history of push technology, its current state, the technology required for success, and its future potential are discussed.
Abstract: This paper discusses the history of push technology, its current state, the technology required for success, and its future potential. Portals and Intelligent Software Agents, current methods of developing push technology, are described.
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TL;DR: A comparison of pre-storage and post-storage use clearly indicates a dramatic decrease in the use of the volumes in storage, demonstrating that storage can be a significant disincentive to patrons' use of serials.
Abstract: Faced with a shortage of shelf-space in 1994, librarians at the University of Akron Science and Technology Library selected and relocated over 50,000 low-use serials volumes to a remote storage facility. An examination of the requests for articles and volumes from storage indicates that in-house use data can be used to accurately predict future low use volumes. However, a comparison of pre-storage and post-storage use clearly indicates a dramatic decrease in the use of the volumes in storage, demonstrating that storage can be a significant disincentive to patrons' use of serials.
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TL;DR: Librarians' scholarship is compared to that of teaching faculty, the impediments to scholarly research by librarians examined, and recommendations made.
Abstract: Following is a brief discussion of scholarship and the tenured, academic librarian. The ACRL Redefining Scholarship Project provided a context for the discussion. Librarians'scholarship is compared to that of teaching faculty, the impediments to scholarly research by librarians examined, and recommendations made.
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TL;DR: The PEAK (Pricing Electronic Access to Knowledge) scheme as mentioned in this paper was proposed by the bibliotheque universitaire de Vanderbilt University in the United States in the early 1970s.
Abstract: L'A. decrit en quoi l'experience PEAK (Pricing Electronic Access to Knowledge) est un bon choix pour la bibliotheque universitaire de Vanderbilt : au lieu de payer x abonnements en sachant que de nombreux articles ne seront pas lus, il etait preferable de payer en fonction du nombre reel d'articles commandes
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TL;DR: In this paper, a selection of the titres les plus influents du 20eme siecle is presented, in which the classement tient compte des categories suivantes : revues d'interet general ; recherche en science de l'information ; fonctions documentaires speciales ; collections specialisees ; types de bibliotheque.
Abstract: Apres un bref historique des revues en sciences de l'information et en bibliotheconomie ainsi qu'une analyse des methodes d'evaluation de ces revues, l'A. propose une selection des titres les plus influents du 20eme siecle. Le classement tient compte des categories suivantes : revues d'interet general ; recherche en science de l'information ; fonctions documentaires speciales ; collections specialisees ; types de bibliotheque.
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TL;DR: Analysis of the Web's information structure yields three meaningful bibliographic units: the Web site, the Web page, and the Web collection, which suggests that bibliographical control on the Web should emulate the approach used to control the journal literature.
Abstract: The Web's size, rapid growth, and disorganization render effective usage problematic. The remedy is bibliographic control. Applying bibliographic control to the Web poses two questions: first, what bibliographic units can be identified on the Web, and second, what type of bibliographic control is appropriate for each unit? Analysis of the Web's information structure yields three meaningful bibliographic units: the Web site, the Web page, and the Web collection. Parallels exist between journals and Web sites, and journal articles and Web pages. This suggests that bibliographic control on the Web should emulate the approach used to control the journal literature.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a theoretical and conceptual mapping of the contours of knowledge emerges through a bibliometric approach using the Arts and Humanities Citation Index, focusing on Andre Malraux and his writings, and how their permutations reflect the evolution of knowledge along a metadisciplinary continuum.
Abstract: A theoretical and conceptual mapping of the contours of knowledge emerges through a bibliometric approach using the Arts and Humanities Citation Index. Focusing on Andre Malraux and his writings, one can discern how bibliometrics can effectively explore the subtle characteristics of disciplinary knowledge, and how their permutations reflect the evolution of knowledge along a metadisciplinary continuum. Evidence indicates that Malraux's non-disciplinary, i.e., belles-lettres, writing has influenced theoretical thinking in a number of disciplines. Malraux's intellectual and cultural influence can be effectively pursued through referential analysis. This theoretical approach provides a viable conceptual model of intellectual mutation, influence, and bibliometric veracity. This study's results show that this methodology could be applied effectively in other areas of intellectual history and cultural studies.
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TL;DR: The authors cite 3 periodiques incontournables for chacun des domaines scientifiques : mathematiques, physique, biologie, chimie, sciences de la terre, etc.
Abstract: Apres avoir explique comment et pourquoi les periodiques scientifiques regionaux et nationaux deviennent des learders internationaux, apres un bref rappel historique de la montee des empires de l'edition depuis 1870, l'A. cite 3 periodiques incontournables pour chacun des domaines scientifiques : mathematiques, physique, biologie, chimie, sciences de la terre, ...
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TL;DR: This paper will illustrate how Microsoft Access was used to collect and organize subscription information from vendor and library sources into a comprehensive review database and demonstrate how the database continues to evolve to support the management of the jour nal collection.
Abstract: In the winter of 1998, a team of librarians at The Citadel conducted a journal subscription review to determine if funds were being properly allocated to meet the teaching and research needs of the college. A review was initiated due to rising journal costs; introduction of online full-text databases; overlapping title formats; availability of document delivery services; shrinking storage space; and changes in the curriculum. The journal subscription review resulted in a reallocation of 50% of the reviewed budget toward new acquisitions of journals, databases, and document delivery services. This paper will illustrate how Microsoft Access was used to collect and organize subscription information from vendor and library sources into a comprehensive review database. It will also illustrate how the library and college faculty used this database to evaluate journal subscriptions and demonstrate how the database continues to evolve to support the management of the jour nal collection.
TL;DR: The ERLIC database as discussed by the authors was created by the Acquisitions staff at Pennsylvania State University Libraries in an effort to better manage their electronic resources, and the rationale behind the development of the database was discussed in a workshop.
Abstract: Summary When libraries acquire electronic resources there is often no tangible item received; and managing the selection, ordering, receiving, access to and payments for these resources frequently requires mechanisms different from those used for standard printed resources. This workshop described the rationale, structure and use of the ERLIC database created by the Acquisitions staff at Pennsylvania State University Libraries in an effort to better manage their electronic resources. The workshop was divided into three parts: rationale behind the development of the database, a demonstration of the database, and a discussion period.
TL;DR: The Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) as discussed by the authors provides standardized authoritative training materials and trains catalogers to present the materials in support of continuing education for serials cataloging.
Abstract: The Serials Cataloging Cooperative Training Program (SCCTP) provides standardized authoritative training materials and trains catalogers to present the materials in support of continuing education for serials cataloging. SCCTP was inaugurated in 1998 and became operational during 1999. This article explains the impetus for the program, how it evolved during the planning stages, and possibilities for its future.
TL;DR: It has recently been suggested at a meeting of university provosts that the ease with which articles can be posted on the Internet makes it possible to revise the entire mechanism of academic publishing, and the potential for a diminished role of traditional print journals is worthy of further discussion.
Abstract: In response to scientific journal price increases, universities and academic libraries are taking action to encourage the introduction of lower cost electronic journals that will compete with the established commercial publishers. Additionally, universities are banding together to purchase electronic journal database subscriptions on more favorable terms than could have been obtained independently. It has recently been suggested at a meeting of university provosts that the ease with which articles can be posted on the Internet makes it possible to revise the entire mechanism of academic publishing. For example, scholarly societies could create certification boards to peer-review articles submitted for publication. Upon certification, the authors could post the articles marked with a “seal of approval” on their Websites. While this proposal raises additional issues to be resolved before it could ever be implemented, the potential for a diminished role of traditional print journals is worthy of fur...
TL;DR: It is argued that vendors have an opportunity to add value to their electronic products by assisting libraries in establishing licensing agreements, and by providing information online to reduce the amount of subscription-associated paperwork currently the norm in libraries.
Abstract: The author argues that vendors have an opportunity to add value to their electronic products by assisting libraries in establishing licensing agreements, and by providing information online to reduce the amount of subscription-associated paperwork currently the norm in libraries. He then outlines a library wish-list of value-added vendor services.
TL;DR: An overview of Cornell University's experience in developing policies and procedures to provide enhanced access to individual serials titles in databases such as UMI's ProQuest Direct is offered.
Abstract: Summary Libraries are searching for practical and viable ways to provide users with information about serials titles in electronic aggregator collections. This session offered an overview of Cornell University's experience in developing policies and procedures to provide enhanced access to individual serials titles in databases such as UMI's ProQuest Direct. It also provided an update on recent work by the PCC Task Group on Journals in Aggregator Databases to design an aggregator analytic record, which could be used as a prototype by vendors.
TL;DR: The HTML catalog of electronic journals, which is derived from the Zeitschriftendatenbank (ZDB), the German serials database, is described and the matters yet to be resolved regarding their cataloging are examined.
Abstract: The authors discuss the cataloging of electronic journals in the Zeitschriftendatenbank (ZDB), the German serials database. Some of the matters yet to be resolved regarding their cataloging, such as the placement of URLs, the ascertaining of meaningful dates of publication, and the use of successive vs. latest entry cataloging, are examined. The HTML catalog of electronic journals, which is derived from the ZDB, is described.
TL;DR: In this article, the PEAK project presented the vendor's point of view in providing electronic journal articles on a pay-per-view or transactional purchase basis, and these comments are intended to apply in a generic way to articles available to be purchased in this manner from any publisher.
Abstract: As part of the presentation of the PEAK project, the comments offer the vendor's point of view in providing electronic journal articles on a pay-per-view or transactional purchase basis. These comments are intended to apply in a generic way to articles available to be purchased in this manner from any publisher
TL;DR: The process which led to the implementation of core-level cataloging of serials at MIT is described and the benefits of the process are discussed, as well as ways in which it might have been improved.
Abstract: The article describes the process which led to the implementation of core-level cataloging of serials at MIT The benefits of the process are discussed, as well as ways in which it might have been improved Some conclusions are also drawn about how and why core cataloging might work in other institutions
TL;DR: This workshop presented results of an informal survey conducted by the presenters and discussed some changes and trends that affect serials librarians in particular.
Abstract: Summary The proliferation of electronic resources appears to have created a shift in some values traditionally held by collection development and serials librarians. This workshop presented results...
TL;DR: Several pricing models exist for providing access to electronic journals based on the composition of a package of resources, the size of the purchasing institution, or other factors, with feedback from librarians.
Abstract: Several pricing models exist for providing access to electronic journals Models may he based on the composition of a package of resources, the size of the purchasing institution, or other factors Libraries combining to form consortia may realize pricing benefits In this workshop these factors were considered from the perspectives of the access provider, the publisher, and the consortium, with feedback from librarians
TL;DR: The development of the BUBL LINK / 5:15 service is outlined, which combines powerful browse and search options with a selective approach to resource discovery and cataloging, and describes how the service overcomes some of the problems in locating Internet resources.
Abstract: As the World Wide Web continues to grow, the problem of locating quality resources becomes progressively more acute. While search engines can be invaluable tools for locating certain specific types of information, the technology is more limited in dealing with broad enquiries. This article outlines the development of the BUBL LINK / 5:15 service, which combines powerful browse and search options with a selective approach toresource discoveryand cataloging, and describes how the service overcomes some of the problems in locating Internet resources.
TL;DR: This practical and useful workshop examined the fifteen principles set forth in Principles for Licensing Electronic Resources, published in July 1997.
Abstract: As electronic resources become increasingly prolific it is extremely important that librarians, and all interested parties, scrutinize the contents of the of ten complex license agreements associated with these products. This practical and useful workshop examined the fifteen principles set forth in Principles for Licensing Electronic Resources, published in July 1997.
TL;DR: The impact of going online is explored and the shifts that occur in the role of the instructor, learner, and institutional support services including access to library resources are discussed.
Abstract: Summary Communications technology provides the opportunity to construct learning environments where the learner is separated by space or time. This opportunity creates new challenges for how instruction is delivered at a distance as well as how to provide the necessary support services for the learner. This session will explore the impact of going online and discuss the shifts that occur in the role of the instructor, learner, and institutional support services including access to library resources. The issue of how libraries provide distance learners with services and resources equivalent to those provided for students and faculty on campus will also be addressed. This will be addressed in the context of the new ACRL Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services.
TL;DR: In this paper, a selection of periodiques pertinents dans les domaines de l'agriculture and de la medecine veterinaire are presented, including agriculture, economie, politique et industrie agricoles, ingenierie, chimie, and physique agricoles.
Abstract: Les AA. presentent une selection de periodiques pertinents dans les domaines de l'agriculture et de la medecine veterinaire. Les titres sont classes d'apres les categories suivantes : agriculture ; economie, politique et industrie agricoles ; ingenierie, chimie et physique agricoles ; developpement et education agricoles ; agronomie ; conservation et pratiques de viabilite ; alimentation ; plantes et science des plantes ; science des animaux de la ferme et medecine veterinaire.
TL;DR: Il restreint son etude a la philosophie occidentale and recommande trois journaux de reference de langue anglaise dans les domaines suivants.
Abstract: L'A. propose une bibliographie dans le domaine de la philosophie. Il restreint son etude a la philosophie occidentale et recommande trois journaux de reference de langue anglaise dans les domaines suivants : philosophie analythique ; philosophie ancienne ; behaviorisme ; epistemologie ; ethique ; existentialisme / phenomenologie ; philosophie feministe ; philosophie generale ; histoire de la philosophie ; idealisme / metaphysique ; langage / linguistique ; logique ; philosophie des sciences. Des periodiques en langue etrangere sont egalement cites.
TL;DR: This is the fourteenth annual price study based on the “Basic List of Veterinary Medical Serials, 2nd edition,” which shows that in the sixteen-year period from 1983-1999 the average price of titles in the combined core and adjunct core lists rose from $100.37 to $521.49.
Abstract: This is the fourteenth 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 core 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 sixteen-year period from 1983-1999 the average price of titles in the combined core and adjunct core lists rose from $100.37 to $521.49. The price index rose over 419 percentage points, an average annual increase of 26.22%. The average price of titles in the core list rose from $69.07 to $307.19. The price index in this category rose 344 percentage points, an average of 21.55% per year. The average price of the 85 titles on the adjunct core list was $131.30 in 1983 and $733.27 in 1999. The price index in this category rose 458.45 percentage points, an average of 28.65% per year. The eighteen selected abstract and index titles in this same sixteen year period increased in average price from $618.74 to $2,350. The index in this category rose 279.9% for an average annual increase of 17.49%, still less than for the core and adjunct core lists.
TL;DR: Options for providing access to electronic resources, including alphabetical and subject lists on library Websites, full cataloging in the OPAC, and a proposal for creating an access catalog are explored.
Abstract: This presentation explored options for providing access to electronic resources, including alphabetical and subject lists on library Websites, full cataloging in the OPAC, and a proposal for creating an access catalog.
TL;DR: The author describes the publisher's experience in creating licensing agreements for electronic products; discusses the complexity of understanding and learning to create licensing agreements; and outlines criteria that should be included in a license.
Abstract: The author describes the publisher's experience in creating licensing agreements for electronic products; discusses the complexity of understanding and learning to create licensing agreements; and outlines criteria that should be included in a license.
TL;DR: In this paper, les questions de selection, evaluation, evaluation and organization of periodiques electroniques are discussed. André et al. aborde, sans y repondre, les questions d'evaluation, d'organisation, and d'usage des periodiques.
Abstract: L'A. aborde, sans y repondre, les questions de selection, d'evaluation, d'organisation et d'usage des periodiques electroniques