Sharon,
I'm not an Australian subscriber, but I think that librarians all over are
grappling with this issue. We utilize a large vendor for our smallish
collection (less than 300 titles.) I just discovered (today!) the reality
that if I subscribe through a vendor to a particular publisher's titles, I
will pay twice the price. I was shocked - it is the first time that I've
noticed such a huge price difference between direct/indirect subscriptions.
I am fortunate enough to have the ability to manage my collection on an
individual basis if necessary (although I've been willing to pay extra to
have the convenience of a vendor managing the subscriptions.) My advice to
you is to check the publisher's website for the few titles on your list and
compare it to that of the price listing for whichever vendor you choose.
Once you get a feel for which, if any, of the publishers are likely to go
this route it will help you to decide how to handle those subscriptions.
Incidentally, my vendor was completely upfront about advising me to work
with that publisher directly so you might also ask the vendors you are
considering about their experiences with particular publishers. If you would
like specific publisher/vendor info, please contact me directly.
Lisa S. Blackwell, MLS
Assistant Librarian
Children's Hospital Library
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: 614-722-3206
Fax: 614-722-3205
blackwel@chi.osu.edu <mailto:blackwel@chi.osu.edu>
-----Original Message-----
From: Sharon Diehm [SMTP:Diehm.SharonL@POLICE.QLD.GOV.AU]
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 11:11 PM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Serial Prices in AUS$ for 4 journals
Hi,
I am new to the list and my name is Sharon Diehm. I work at the
Queensland Police Academy Library in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I have
been doing the serials/media position here for three years.
I need help from the Australian Subcribers to the list for prices
for the following titles:
1. Journal of Adult and Community Education
2. Journal of Learning Environments
3. Journal of Distance Education
4. Journal of Management Education
Could you specify which subscription agent you use and the terms of
subscription. For example to you renew annually, Biannually or Triannually.
Do any of you that subscribe direct find that it is cheeper or more
expensive?
I would be greatful for any replies.
TIA
Sharon Diehm
Media & Serials Technician
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Sharon Diehm
Media & Serials Technician
Information Resource Centre
Queensland Police Services Academy
PO Box 1110
Archerfield Qld 4108
PH: 07 3246 8218
FX: 07 3246 8251
Email: diehm.sharonl@police.qld.gov.au
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