Showing papers in "Serials Librarian in 2003"
TL;DR: The accuracy of the two major periodical directories, Ulrich's (UL) and Serials Directory (SD), in identifying scholarly and peer-reviewed journals was examined, with significant discrepancies found between SD and UL.
Abstract: The first section of this paper examines the accuracy of the two major periodical directories, Ulrich's (UL) and Serials Directory (SD), in identifying scholarly and peer-reviewed journals. There were significant discrepancies found between SD and UL. A similar difference was also found between SD and journal-provided information, while UL closely reflected journal-provided information. The second section looks at the differences and similarities in the peer-review process across 18 disciplines. Seventy-four percent of the journals used editors and outside experts as reviewers. Single-blind peer review was used by 37% of the journals, 58% employed double-blind, and 5% made use of open reviews.
24 citations
TL;DR: The author explores the benefits and drawbacks of creating single records for each electronic format in a library's collection, versus using a single print-electronic hybrid for each serial title.
Abstract: E-journals and aggregator databases may be welcomed by library users frustrated by the difficulty of finding the serials articles they want, but these new electronic resources add many new layers of complexity to serials catalogers' lives. Drawing parallels to microform cataloging, the author explores the benefits and drawbacks of creating single records for each electronic format in a library's collection, versus using a single print-electronic hybrid for each serial title. The author believes that the deciding factor should be what benefits the user.
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TL;DR: Main ideas discussed are title coverage, full-text availability, and search features that will aid institutions in determining the acquisition of an aggregator database that best meets their institutional needs.
Abstract: This article explores the results of a study conducted by Louisiana State University Libraries to determine the strengths and weaknesses of three aggregator databases: EBSCO Academic Search Premier, Gale Expanded Academic ASAP, and ProQuest Research Library Core. Main ideas discussed are title coverage, full-text availability, and search features. It is hoped that this article will aid institutions in determining the acquisition of an aggregator database that best meets their institutional needs.
11 citations
TL;DR: It is argued that e-journals are dynamic collections of dynamic entities-Web sites in their own right, and that archiving “articles” alone hardly does justice to innovative Web scholarship.
Abstract: Electronic journals are at risk. Many of them won't survive the vagaries of business bankruptcies and mergers, technological obsolescence, or failure. Their survival requires overcoming technical hurdles-and understanding what must be put in place to insure that dynamic elements and structures will be preserved along with the more static (and better understood) elements we continue to call articles today. We introduce examples to think about how electronic scholarship currently challenges our well-engrained approaches to long-term archiving and preservation. We argue that e-journals are dynamic collections of dynamic entities-Web sites in their own right. Archiving articles alone, however necessary, hardly does justice to innovative Web scholarship.
11 citations
TL;DR: The main conclusions are that document supply is a viable alternative to journal subscription and inter-library lending for an academic library; documentsupply is generally used sparingly to supplement existing collections; and document Supply is not a threat to journal subscriptions.
Abstract: In this session, there were two presentations covering the same subject from different points of view. The main conclusions are that document supply is a viable alternative to journal subscription and interlibrary lending for an academic library; document supply is generally used sparingly to supplement existing collections; and document supply is not a threat to journal subscriptions. The two studies - one for a particular university, the other analyzing summary data for multiple publishers and two document supply services - reinforce each other's conclusions.
10 citations
TL;DR: This article reviews several novel technologies and implementations that creatively exploit the inherent potential of the digital environment to further facilitate use of e-collections and speculation on the functionalities of a next-generation e-journal interface that are likely to emerge in the near future.
Abstract: While it is typical for electronic journals to offer conventional search features similar to those provided by electronic databases, a select number of e-journals have also made available higher-level access options as well In this article, we review several novel technologies and implementations that creatively exploit the inherent potential of the digital environment to further facilitate use of e-collections We conclude with speculation on the functionalities of a next-generation e-journal interface that are likely to emerge in the near future
9 citations
TL;DR: The development of ERLIC2, Penn State's tracking system, will include optical imaging of critical documentation such as licenses, access and authentication information, financial information, and statistics for library staff, as well as information on access problems and new products.
Abstract: SUMMARY Robert Alan reported on the development of ERLIC2, Penn State's tracking system, which will include optical imaging of critical documentation such as licenses, access and authentication information, financial information, and statistics for library staff, as well as information on access problems and new products. Lai-Ying Hsiung reported on how UCSC is using the Web-based program Request Tracker to receive queries from their users, share responsibility for responding to these communications, and archive the resolved transactions. Both projects satisfy specific local needs in responding to the problem of managing electronic resources.
9 citations
TL;DR: The Canadian National Site Licensing Project (CNSLP) as mentioned in this paper is a consortium of 64 Canadian university libraries to provide access to full text electronic journals, including journals from the University of Saskatchewan.
Abstract: The Canadian National Site Licensing Project (CNSLP) is a national effort by a consortium of 64 Canadian university libraries to provide access to full text electronic journals. The first part of this paper describes the organization, funding structure, and activities, including license negotiations, of the CNSLP. The second part of this paper deals with the technical and operational issues related to electronic journal management. It describes the process developed at the University of Saskatchewan for incorporating the CNSLP material into the Library's collections and finding tools. An assessment of the jake utility as a reliable source of metadata is also presented.
8 citations
TL;DR: Two Yale University librarians conducted a citation analysis to compare usage before and after the arrival of electronic journals, and wanted to answer a basic question: Did the purchase of electronic Journals not previously held in print affect citation patterns of Yale authors?
Abstract: For many decades librarians have attempted to measure use of serial collections and the advent of electronic journals has opened up new avenues for measuring use. However, many vendor-supplied usage statistics are unsatisfactory. Two Yale University librarians tried another approach and conducted a citation analysis to compare usage before and after the arrival of electronic journals. They wanted to answer a basic question: Did the purchase of electronic journals not previously held in print affect citation patterns of Yale authors?
8 citations
TL;DR: The OpenURL is a newly emerging standard in the library world that will allow librarians to create their own local links between the resources they choose for their users.
Abstract: Library users wish to navigate seamlessly between library resources, and librarians wish to provide this capability to them. The OpenURL is a newly emerging standard in the library world that will allow librarians to create their own local links between the resources they choose for their users. Link servers such as SFX help librarians manage upkeep and resolution of links.
7 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors look at what has been done at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, to evaluate networked resources and services, and also highlight some of the major publications and projects dealing with assessing these resources and service that are of use to Cal Poly Pomona and should prove to be so to other libraries as well.
Abstract: The author looks at what has been done at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, to evaluate networked resources and services, and also highlights some of the major publications and projects dealing with assessing these resources and services that are of use to Cal Poly Pomona and should prove to be so to other libraries as well.
TL;DR: Un portail Web est un systeme d'information centre utilisateur, sur mesure, qui se distingue de the simple page d'accueil d'une institution par ses capacites de personnalisation and d'adaptabilite.
Abstract: Un portail Web est un systeme d'information centre utilisateur, sur mesure, qui se distingue de la simple page d'accueil d'une institution par ses capacites de personnalisation et d'adaptabilite. L'utilisateur n'a besoin de s'identifier qu'une seul fois pour acceder a toute l'information et a tous les services electroniques qu'il a l'habitude d'utiliser. Universites et institutions ont tout interet a mettre en place des portails de bibliotheque, en suivant quelques principes de conception fondes sur la simplicite et la qualite de l'information plutot que sur la technologie.
TL;DR: A grant-funded research project to relocate selected print journal runs, for which an electronic version is available, to remote storage from the shelves of campus libraries at the University of California is described.
Abstract: This paper describes a grant-funded research project to relocate selected print journal runs, for which an electronic version is available, to remote storage from the shelves of campus libraries at the University of California. During the project, users will rely on the electronic version of selected journals. Data, including costs associated with the project, usage of print journals, usage of electronic journals, as well as user behavior and attitudes, will be gathered and used to develop long-range strategies and institutional policies.
TL;DR: Three issues relating to the recent revision of the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules to accommodate seriality are addressed: the development of a theoretical model to incorporate new types of resources into AACR2, and the quest to reduce an unnecessary proliferation of bibliographic records due to title changes.
Abstract: Three issues relating to the recent revision of the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules to accommodate seriality are addressed: (1) the development of a theoretical model to incorporate new types of resources into AACR2; (2) cataloging conventions for changes that take place over time (e.g., latest entry, successive entry); and (3) the quest to reduce an unnecessary proliferation of bibliographic records due to title changes. Each issue is discussed as to the need for change, challenges faced, and proposed solutions. The article is a personal reflection on the process and the people involved.
TL;DR: The project enabled catalogers to display their expertise in organizing information and expertise in metadata as well as provide descriptive data for the materials that were digitized for the Digital Libraries Program.
Abstract: The Kansas State Digital Libraries Program gave Kansas State catalogers the opportunity to play an integral role in the university's digital initiative. The project enabled catalogers to display their expertise in organizing information and expertise in metadata. Catalogers were asked to provide descriptive data for the materials that were digitized for the Digital Libraries Program. Involvement in digital projects brings catalogers out of the library and into working relationships with faculty, administrators, and staff on campus. These new relationships could bring about organizational change as involvement in digital initiatives continues.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the University of Colorado at Boulder's participation in Prospector: The Colorado Unified Catalog and discuss issues with cataloging serials within a consortium catalog, including latest vs. successive entry cataloging, single vs. separate record treatment of electronic journals, and holdings.
Abstract: SUMMARY This session describes the University of Colorado at Boulder's participation in Prospector: The Colorado Unified Catalog. Issues with cataloging serials within a consortium catalog, including latest vs. successive entry cataloging, single vs. separate record treatment of electronic journals, and holdings are discussed. Specifically, the issues of title changes and handling of supplements are discussed. The presenters offer recommendations based on their experience.
TL;DR: Historical data for serials use continue to be needed for cancellation decisions or justification of serials expenditures and future enhancements include cost analyses, tracking inflation rates, and linking data for title changes.
Abstract: Historical data for serials use continue to be needed for cancellation decisions or justification of serials expenditures. An ongoing use study at Austin Pety State University has evolved from a cumbersome manual record to a sophisticated Access and Excel reporting tool for collection management decisions. A recent cancellation project made full use of the data; future enhancements include cost analyses, tracking inflation rates, and linking data for title changes.
TL;DR: In this article, a commonsense, practical approach to supervising students, based on respect for the student employee, the need to see that the necessary work gets done well, and the belief that coaching and mentoring will grow excellent student employees, is presented.
Abstract: SUMMARY The presenter provided a commonsense, practical approach to supervising students, based on respect for the student employee, the need to see that the necessary work gets done well, and the belief that coaching and mentoring will grow excellent student employees. The presentation was organized so that basic areas of managing student employees were covered as well as overarching themes of consistency, training, supervision and
TL;DR: In this article, the authors look at past and current uses of automation in union listing, with the Kentucky Union List of Serials as an example, and discuss some of the changes that have been occurring at the national level, and in other consortia, that illustrate the many challenges today's union listing agencies must overcome.
Abstract: This article looks at past and current uses of automation in union listing, with the Kentucky Union List of Serials as an example, and discusses some of the changes that have been occurring at the national level, and in other consortia, that illustrate some of the many challenges today's union listing agencies must overcome.
TL;DR: York University of Pennsylvania, like many libraries, has been grappling with the issue of serials control for titles in aggregator databases.
Abstract: York University of Pennsylvania, like many libraries, has heen grappling with the issue of serials control for titles in aggregator databases. Historically the librarians have adapted the methods they used (word processing lists, lists on Web sites, online catalog, etc.) to provide journal access as technology has advanced. However, as the number of titles has increased beyond the capabilities of the staff, other options needed to be reviewed. In 2001 a task force was set up to evaluate three management systems: Serials Solutions, Journal WebCite, and TDNet. The librarians reviewed the technical requirements, the display and organization, searching capabilities, how often the systems are updated, usage statistics, management reports, cost and other special features.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that the way to reduce cost and increase efficiency is through outsourcing and integrating the acquisition process through the use of agents and intermediaries since there are considerable economies of scale to be made.
Abstract: The author shows how the fragmentation of the purchasing channel and the diversity of access channels are leading to higher administration costs for both libraries and agents. Reducing these costs is important if libraries are to make a rapid transition to electronic journals and especially if licensing agreements with all the smaller publishers are to be included. The author argues that the way to reduce cost and increase efficiency is through outsourcing and integrating the acquisition process through the use of agents and intermediaries since there are considerable economies of scale to be made.
TL;DR: This workshop explores issues of space allocation and storage of journal volumes in light of the experiences of Appalachian State University, which is in the planning stages of a new library.
Abstract: With paper journals seemingly decreasing in importance, libraries need to consider issues of space allocation and storage of journal volumes. Space solutions may include shelving in open, closed, and/or compact shelving, mass storage in off-site, or onsite, facilities, or even discarding the paper and relying on electronic access. Any solution involving the current paper collections will have a serious impact on technical services. This workshop explores these issues in light of the experiences of Appalachian State University, which is in the planning stages of a new library.
TL;DR: Preliminary data analysis indicates a general acceptance of electronic journals despite significant concerns for the loss of print journals.
Abstract: This project studied the attitudes and behaviors of sixty-one social science professors at the University of Michigan. Qualitative interviews were conducted to determine faculty preferences for print and electronic use of journals. Preliminary data analysis indicates a general acceptance of electronic journals despite significant concerns for the loss of print journals.
TL;DR: ISBD(S) has just been revised to take into account new developments in the production and dissemination of serial-type publications and is now known as ISBD(CR)-International Standard Bibliographic Description for Serials and Other Continuing Resources.
Abstract: The development and maintenance of the various ISBDs, international standards that play a major role in universal bibliographic control, are the responsibility of the Standing Committee of the IFLA Section on Cataloguing. ISBD(S) has just been revised to take into account new developments in the production and dissemination of serial-type publications and is now known as ISBD(CR)-International Standard Bibliographic Description for Serials and Other Continuing Resources. Major changes to the standard were made in connection with revisions to both the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules and the ISSN Manual. These international standards for the descriptive cataloguing of serials and integrating resources have been harmonized to a great extent, thus facilitating access to these publications in all formats.
TL;DR: The SYNERGIES project will assist the community of Canadian social science and humanities journals to migrate online and will enrich the research record by allowing for the publication of associated data sets and other primary documents, theses and monographs, preprints and other unpublished content in nontextual media.
Abstract: Dysfunctional commercial scientific, technical and medical journal publishing is stimulating efforts to achieve greater, wider dissemination of scientific research for less cost. Various schemes, including open access to online publishing, have been proposed. The need to maintain the selectivity and focused intellectual energy of journals is paramount. The SYNERGIES project will assist the community of Canadian social science and humanities journals to migrate online and will enrich the research record by allowing for the publication of associated data sets and other primary documents, theses and monographs, preprints and other unpublished content in nontextual media. The project aims to serve Canada's cultural and research interests and facilitate research innovation in a variety of disciplines.
TL;DR: Parker and Jaeger as discussed by the authors presented the university library and back volume vendor perspectives on the disaster's consequences and recovery effort, particularly in relation to the replacement of bound periodical back volumes lost in a storage area mold outbreak.
Abstract: The catastrophic earthquake disaster that hit the California Stale University, Northridge campus in 1994 offers lessons in preparing for and responding to an event of this magnitude. The workshop leaders emphasized the importance of thorough planning for disasters before they occur, working cooperatively with risk management agencies such as FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) when they do, and understanding the vital role that remediation companies, back volume vendors, binders and others play in recovering from a disaster. Susan E. Parker from CSU, Northridge, and Don Jaeger, Alfred Jaeger, Inc., presented the university library and back volume vendor perspectives on the disaster's consequences and recovery effort, particularly in relation to the replacement of bound periodical back volumes lost in a storage area mold outbreak. Jaeger describes the appraisal methods used for valuing collections.