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Publication date: 14 August 2009

Tim Bucknall

The purpose of this paper is to present a comparison of three models for journal literature access.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a comparison of three models for journal literature access.

Design/methodology/approach

This empirical paper is based on working practice in an academic library.

Findings

Post‐implementation analysis shows that both pay‐per‐view and big deals offered valuable and highly used additional content, and that both are cost‐effective alternatives to the traditional subscription model. But overall, the big deal proves to be the best model for most journal titles due to its combination of superior cost savings and ease of end‐user access.

Originality/value

By analyzing the results of switching a large number of titles across three access modes in a short period of time, this paper offers insight into the effect of the three access models on end users and library budgets.

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Interlending & Document Supply, vol. 37 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-1615

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Publication date: 1 March 1996

Eileen H. Kramer

“Human service is a fundamental concept in librarianship, and the essential role of reference librarians is to connect people with the information they want,” wrote Jennifer…

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“Human service is a fundamental concept in librarianship, and the essential role of reference librarians is to connect people with the information they want,” wrote Jennifer Mendelsohn in 1994. To further this connection, librarians have suggested looking for, and have often actively sought out, patrons before they approach the reference or information desk, yet our image of the roving reference encounter remains sketchy. This picture ranges from that of a harried, overworked professional dispensing inadequate service to a multitude of users, to a librarian effectively extending a hand to the three‐fifths to two‐thirds of all users who would not otherwise request assistance. The picture one sees depends on one's individual work preference. Such conflicting mental pictures lead to round after round of endless debate.

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Reference Services Review, vol. 24 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0090-7324

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Publication date: 1 June 2005

Barbara A. Gushrowski, Cynthia E. Saylor and Susan F. Whitt

Conference report from a state serials conference which explored changing roles of serials as products and technical service librarians reviewing several key sessions.

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Purpose

Conference report from a state serials conference which explored changing roles of serials as products and technical service librarians reviewing several key sessions.

Design/methodology/approach

Coverage and description of papers and presentations at this meeting with highlights.

Findings

Varied with the session but conclusions indicate that electronic serials are posing increasing challenges to the selection, processing and archiving of resources.

Research limitations/implications

Living with changes and working through challenges in the treatment of serials suggests that local practices gain significance and not all institutions must comply with the same model.

Practical implications

Conference attendance at this kind of regional meeting is valuable.

Value

Will be of interest to selectors, reference librarians and staff in technical services, and the online vendor and information provider communities. Particular emphasis given to new open access publications.

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Library Hi Tech News, vol. 22 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0741-9058

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Publication date: 14 August 2009

Mike McGrath

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Interlending & Document Supply, vol. 37 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-1615

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Publication date: 14 August 2009

Mike McGrath

The purpose of the paper is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters.

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Purpose

The purpose of the paper is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper's approach is the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and websites.

Findings

Electronic books remain a minority market but the literature at least remains optimistic and readers are improving in quality and acceptability. Open access continues to grow but with continuing and widely differing views on its impact – especially the author‐pays model. Recent mandating decisions will mean a step change in the both the creation and the growth of institutional and subject repositories. Increasing concerns are being expressed about the monopolistic implications of Google and there are some stout counter arguments. A number of interesting articles on document supply show it to be in robust health. The economic crisis will have a mixed impact on document supply as libraries consider cuts in acquisition budgets.

Originality/value

The paper represents a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters.

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Interlending & Document Supply, vol. 37 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-1615

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Publication date: 10 December 1993

Terence K. Huwe

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Advances in Librarianship
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-0-12024-617-5

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Publication date: 16 January 2009

Apryl C. Price

The purpose of this article is to provide tips for electronic collection development for libraries with a meager budget.

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Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide tips for electronic collection development for libraries with a meager budget.

Design/methodology/approach

The information provided in this article is based on research on electronic collection development practices and the author's experience with electronic resources at small and large university libraries.

Findings

There are many useful electronic resources available for free because of the open access movement. Old ideas such as consortia and negotiating still help to keep costs at a manageable level for libraries.

Practical implications

Libraries will be able to maintain or reduce the costs they are spending on electronic resources, but still retain sources that fulfill their collection needs.

Originality/value

This paper combines new and old ideas and resources for electronic collection development into a short and easy‐to‐follow source.

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Collection Building, vol. 28 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0160-4953

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Publication date: 30 October 2009

Kirstin Steele

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of intermediary companies (i.e. jobbers) in library operations

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of intermediary companies (i.e. jobbers) in library operations

Design/methodology/approach

The paper investigates how service charges are determined, if any industry standards for these charges exist, and if so, how they are monitored by companies and clients.

Practical implications

Not much is known about the nature of jobber's business. This discussion has reinforced Daniel that the library makes good use of the jobbers employed, but has also underscored the importance of being able to explain, to people outside the library field, why they are important to library operation.

Findings

For the authors' small academic library, employing intermediaries is currently worth the service charges.

Originality/value

It is hoped librarians and library staff who use or are considering using intermediary businesses will find these experiences useful.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 22 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 1 May 1993

Mohammad I. Mirza and Moid A. Siddiqui

The article analyses 23 78 CD‐ROM bibliographic database searches (by databases used, user status, departments, and user needs) conducted at the King Fahd University of Petroleum…

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The article analyses 23 78 CD‐ROM bibliographic database searches (by databases used, user status, departments, and user needs) conducted at the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) Library in Saudi Arabia during the period July 1991 (when service started) to 31 December 1992. Various purposes for compiling CD‐ROM statistics have also been discussed.

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Aslib Proceedings, vol. 45 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

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Publication date: 1 June 2006

Paulina V. Harper, Kyrille Goldbeck, Margaret Hogarth, David Greenebaum, David Magolis and Millie Jackson

To report on the 1st Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference held in March 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia.Design/methodology/approach – Provides a review of some of the events of…

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Purpose

To report on the 1st Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference held in March 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia.Design/methodology/approach – Provides a review of some of the events of the conference.

Findings

The ER&L conference is the first step to building an shared understanding about the unique medium of electronic resources and management and developing a supportive community for dissemination of basic practices and latest developments in the field.

Originality/value

A conference report of interest to information management professionals, especially those involved with electronic resources.

Details

Library Hi Tech News, vol. 23 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0741-9058

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