I agree with Dana on the pricing structure.  That was one of many reasons we
switched from Serials Solution to A to Z.  I like the layout of A to Z
better and the drop down menus when searching for specific titles
(especially the "Journal of" titles.  I also like the fact that changes and
updates are more real time.

Sandra Thomas
Serials Librarian
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Henry G. Bennett Library
P.O. Box 4189
Durant, OK  74701

phone: (580) 745-2933
fax:  (580) 745-7463

-----Original Message-----
From: Dana Belcher [mailto:dbelcher@MAILCLERK.ECOK.EDU]
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 7:32 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: EBSCO's A-to-Z Journal Service

I'd have to disagree.  SerialsSolutions couldn't match the price we got from
EBSCO.

Dana Belcher, Periodicals/Acquisitions Librarian
East Central University
Linscheid Library
1100 E. 14th
Ada, OK 74820
580-310-5564
dbelcher@mailclerk.ecok.edu

>>> LIBRSDS@MAIL1.HOFSTRA.EDU 10/07/03 03:02PM >>>
Jean

SerialsSolutions is a good alternative and their pricing is better.

Sandy

Sandhya D. Srivastava
Assistant Professor
Serials Librarian
Hofstra University
Axinn Library
123 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11550
Telephone: (516) 463 - 5959
Fax: (516) 463 - 6438
Email: librsds@hofstra.edu

>>> bsibley@GULFCOAST.EDU 10/07/03 03:25PM >>>
Hi,

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Our library is considering EBSCO's A-to-Z service to manage our
journal
subscriptions.  We have approximately 1,200 print titles, but at least
5,000 electronic titles through our databases.  Does anyone have any
experience (good or bad) with this service?  Or could you recommend
another comparable service for a medium-sized community college
library
journal collection.  Of course, money is a big issue.  Thanks for your
feedback.

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Sincerely,

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Jean Sibley

Serials Librarian

Gulf Coast Community College

Panama City, Florida 32401

bsibley@gulfcoast.edu

(850) 769-1551 ext. 5806

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