Implementing E-journal Access: Two Perspectives from Scotland

Joint, N., Kidd, T., Nixon, W.J. and Roberts, M. (1997) Implementing E-journal Access: Two Perspectives from Scotland. Serials, 10(2), pp. 229-235.

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Abstract

We present a comparative description of how two Scottish academic libraries provide electronic journal services. These libraries shared the perception that the diversity of the proliferating electronic journal scene created confusion in the eyes of the would-be e-journal user. This in turn gave rise to a separate attempt in each institution to create a unified common interface for the local e-journal portfolio. Points of similarity and difference between the two separate systems are noted. Some thoughts for the future of the e-journal format are provided, based on these libraries' experience in common of mounting their own local services.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:This paper was first published in Serials 10(2):229-235, 1997.
Keywords:e-journals; Scotland
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kidd, Mr Anthony and Nixon, Mr William
Authors: Joint, N., Kidd, T., Nixon, W.J., and Roberts, M.
Subjects:Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources
College/School:University Services > Library and Collection Services > Library
Journal Name:Serials

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