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Re: print journals to electronic Diane Paldan 24 Aug 2006 17:37 UTC

Marilyn,

If you have a serial vendor they may be able to help you determine Internet
availability of your subscriptions.

I realize this is a bit off the subject.--- but

My library is considering withdrawing print from several major
publishers.  We went Internet only in recent years with many publishers and
our contracts have archival right guarantees.  We are considering
withdrawing additional years that  are covered by license.

Have any medium to large academics done this?  And what did you actually do
with print.  I want to make a responsible recommendation - however I don't
have resources to list material.  And if many are withdrawing publisher Y's
serials -- the market would be flooded.   Does anyone have recent
experience they can share?

Diane

Diane Paldan
Serials/Preservation Librarian
Materials Processing & Preservation / Materials Storage
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