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Re: Electronic Serials - Title change Eric Hellman 06 Sep 2007 17:59 UTC

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On Sep 4, 2007, at 2:10 PM, Ed Jones wrote:

> One possible workaround would be something similar to OCLC's xISBN
> service (which searches for a given book in a given catalog under all
> the ISBNs under which it is known to have appeared.  Something similar
> for ISSNs--to be used in conjunction with open URL resolvers--might
> help
> minimize the number of "false negatives".  The main draw3back is
> that it
> requires an organization to host the service and identify the related
> ISSNs (though the latter could presumably be done by machine operating
> off the ISSN database).
>
> My problem with the educate-the-publishers approach is that it
> requires
> near-universal voluntary cooperation by publishers, both large and
> small, which seems to me an overly ambitious and ever-receding goal.
>
> Ed Jones
> National University (San Diego)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
> [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Rentz, Paivi H
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 4:34 PM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Electronic Serials - Title change
>
> I have always liked the way Elsevier lists and links to the former and
> subsequent titles
>
> American Journal of Orthodontics
> Copyright (c) 2007 The American Association of Orthodontists. All
> rights
> reserved
> Shortcut URL to this page:
> http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00029416
> <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00029416>
>
> Formerly known as American Journal of Orthodontics and Oral Surgery
> <https://synergy.txstate.edu/science/journal/00966347> ;
> Continued as American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial
> Orthopedics <https://synergy.txstate.edu/science/journal/08895406>
>
> Paivi Rentz
> Electronic Resource Librarian
> Texas State University - San Marcos
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum on behalf of
> Regina Reynolds
> Sent: Fri 8/24/2007 3:43 PM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Electronic Serials - Title change
>
>
>
> Dana,
> Can you provide examples of publishers that you feel are following a
> style
> that could be recommended to other publishers?
>
> An interesting model that might be considered is Project Transfer, a
> project that "invites publishers to sign up to a Code of
> Practice which aims to improve the procedures and policies surrounding
> the
> transfer of journals between publishers. The Code has been drafted
> with
> extensive help from many of the major international publishing houses
> and
> has already been applauded as an excellent step forward by the
> contributing library community."
>
> Development of a "Code of Practice" seems a more formal and stringent
> approach than a set of "best practices" and might not be warranted in
> this
> case. However, it is a demonstration of publishers and librarians
> working
> together for improved access and understanding.
>
> The project's website is:
> http://www.projecttransfer.org/
>
> Regina
>
>
> On Fri, 24 Aug 2007, Dana Thomas wrote:
>
>> Yes please! A best practices or standard for this would be most
> welcome.
>>  I for one like the style that several publishers are following --
>> separating the content for former and current titiles, and providing
>> links between them.
>>
>>
>> Dana Thomas
>> Digital Support Librarian
>> Ryerson University
>>
>> Phone: 416.979.5000 Ext. #4982
>> Email: d1thomas@ryerson.ca
>>
>>>>> rrey@LOC.GOV 24/08/2007 7:14:46 am >>>
>> Staff and myself at the National Serials Data Program (the U.S. ISSN
>> center) are trying to educate publishers and those providers we work
>> with about the problem of access to former titles.  It's something of
>> an
>> uphill battle, I agree.  Pointing out that separate ISSN have been
>> assigned (or will be assigned) to the former titles, and citations to
>> articles published under the former titles are under the former
>> titles
>> has
>> helped some publishers understand the problem and list former titles
>> and
>> ISSN separately. Just this week we have been communicating about this
>> problem to a major society publisher.
>>
>> I could envision an ALA committee developing a "best practices"
>> document
>> to disseminate to publishers and other providers.  Perhaps there are
>> other
>> mechanisms that could be used to demonstrate in a unified and
>> consistent
>> manner how libraries would like former titles to be handled.
>>
>> Regina Reynolds
>> Head, National Serials Data Program
>>
>> On Thu, 23 Aug 2007, Cynthia Koman wrote:
>>
>>> Please excuse cross-postings.
>>>
>>> *-----------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I am wondering if anyone else is has noticed that the electronic
>> version of title changes are not listed separately on publisher's
>> websites?  I have noticed on several publisher's websites (Blackwell,
>> Springer, etc.) that title changes show up under the most recent
>> title
>> of that serial, so that the previous title is buried and is not
>> listed
>> separately.  Does anyone know why the titles are being clumped
> together
>> and not being listed separately?  This is becoming an increasing
>> issue
>> because as we link to our e-journal collection from our e-journal
> list.
>>
>>>
>>> If you have noticed this - how are you handling it?
>>>
>>> Any information anyone can provide would be helpful.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>> Cynthia L. Koman
>>> Serials Librarian
>>> Schaffer Library of Health Sciences
>>> Albany Medical College
>>> email:  komanc@mail.amc.edu
>>> phone:  518-262-6058
>>>
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>>
>> Regina        R. Reynolds                     email: rrey@loc.gov
>> Head, National Serials Data Program     voice: (202) 707-6379
>> Library of Congress                     fax    (202) 707-6333
>> 101 Independence Avenue, S.E.           ISSN Web page:
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>>
>
> Regina  R. Reynolds                     email: rrey@loc.gov
> Head, National Serials Data Program     voice: (202) 707-6379
> Library of Congress                     fax    (202) 707-6333
> 101 Independence Avenue, S.E.           ISSN Web page:
> lcweb.loc.gov/issn/
> Washington, D.C. 20540-4160