Issues in developing, managing and marketing electronic journals collections

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Title:	Issues in developing, managing and marketing electronic journals collections
Author(s):	Linda Ashcroft, (Linda Ashcroft is Reader of Information Management, Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.)
Citation:	Linda Ashcroft, (2002) "Issues in developing, managing and marketing electronic journals collections", Collection Building, Vol. 21 Iss: 4, pp.147 - 154
Keywords:	Academic libraries, Electronic publishing, Evaluation, Promotion, Resources
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/01604950210447386 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	The provision of electronic journals collections has required libraries and librarians to adapt and develop services and working practices. Research carried out at Liverpool John Moores University investigated promotion and evaluation of e-journals in academic library collections in the UK and North America. Further issues discussed include cost implications and best value. Faced with many alternatives of packages and bundles, the questions of relevancy and management costs arise. The research also considered the prevalence and benefits of purchasing consortia. Promotion and evaluation of e-journals are examined in light of changing user expectations, possible benefits from the supply chain and management skills in a changing collection environment.