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. Curtis, one of the nation's leading experts in the field, offers innovative ideas for helping library staff optimize their users' online experiences. She begins by addressing the information-seeking behavior of users and their evolving service expectations. She offers guidelines for selecting, ordering, receiving, delivering, and providing access to electronic journals, along with tips and resources for keeping current. Curtis also discusses using outsourcing for managing electronic journals. There is clear and complete information on benefits and costs, selection rationale, archiving, licensing, copyright, cataloging, 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 make the most of your library's E-journal resources.Curtis, Donnelyn is the author of 'E-Journals A How-To-Do-It Manual for Building, Managing, and Supporting Electronic Journal Collections', published 2004 under ISBN 9781555704650 and ISBN 1555704654.