We do not have any subscriptions to
individual online periodicals. If a title goes to online only, we drop it
unless it is available through one of our databases (EbscoHost, etc.).
Lori Rotterman
Serials Clerk
Dayton Metro Library
From: SERIALST:
Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Dieden, Cynthia
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:50
PM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [SERIALST] Popular
magazines going digital advice
Hello-
I work at a public library and with the
economic downturn, we've been noticing a lot of magazines (general
interest, parenting, crafts etc - the kind public libraries often have) are
starting to offer their magazine in digital format only. At one time, the
digital only titles tended to be scholarly or highly niche oriented, but now PC
Magazine, Disney's Family Fun and others are going that route
so we are facing this issue Usually, the publishers will offer
one log in per subscription so we are left with some concerns. Do we
keep receiving it, do we offer access and, if so, how do we offer
access?
I'm wondering how other libraries are
handling this or have handled it. No longer offering the magazine?
Setting up accounts for popular magazines and having staff interation for
passwords and user names? Setting up a special station? Any thoughts,
advice, ideas or innovations are welcome. Thanks!
Cynthia Dieden
Collection Specialist
Librarian/Periodicals Supervisor
Opinions expressed are those of the sender and not of Mount
Prospect Public Library
