E-Journals : A how-to-do-it manual for building, managing and supporting electronic journal collections

E-journals, a new format only a few years ago, are now commonplace in many libraries. Donnelyn Curtis, one of the leading experts in the field in the USA, offers innovative ideas for helping library staff optimize their users' online experiences. She begins by addressing the information-seeking behaviour of users and their evolving service expecatations. She offers guidelines for selecting, ordering receiving, delivering, and providing access to electronic journals, along with tips and resources for keeping current. She also discusses the option of using outsourcing for managing electronic journals. There is clear and complete information on benefits and costs, selection rationale, archiving, licensing, copyright, cataloguing, and more. Special features include: a glossary, sample collection policies, database source lists, a guide for creating a "Full-Text Master List", and an electronic journal spreadsheet. This comprehensive guide will help you makek the most of your library's e-journal resources.