Managing and Handling Electronic Journals : Some Issues
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2005-11-10
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INFLIBNET Centre
Abstract
Libraries are moving rapidly towards the electronic method of storage and retrieval.
Electronic journals are being added to the Library collections at exponential rates. Today ejournals
offer flexibility and recent developments have enhanced the visibility of these by
integrating all journal titles in any format. Individual libraries today are facing issues to
make these e-journals accessible to users and consortia based subscriptions to e-journals
has developed as a viable solution for increased access, with some cost savings. This calls
for handling and management of e-journal subscriptions. This paper outlines some of the
processes of handling and managing e-journals in individual libraries as well as Consortium.
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Electronic Journals, E-Journals, Library Consortia, Journals Management