Tracey,

When we have duplicate e-access in a subscribed aggregated database, we
don't keep the print as long as the publisher doesn't require it for
e-access.  Some print titles are kept because they are for library
staff, or are considered popular print reading material for patrons
within the library.  As far as licenses go, it depends upon
the publisher and the requirements set up within a consortial agreement.

We follow these parameters whenever we consider dropping a print title,
but like most
other libraries, we are moving towards having a majority of e-journal
titles and less of the print..

Joanne V. Romano, MLS
Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian
Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library
1133 John Freeman Blvd.
Houston, TX  77030
713-799-7144
fx:   713-799-7180
joanne.romano@exch.library.tmc.edu

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From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
[mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Tracey Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:14 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Libraries Moving Towards E-Only Access

This is a question that we will be reviewing this year.  I have a few
specific questions. If the title is available in an aggregated database,
do
you drop the print?  (This question is being pushed from higher up.)
What
particular license issues do you require before you drop the print?
Does
anyone have a written policy on this issue that they would be willing to
share?

Thanks.

Tracey Thompson
Acquisitions Librarian
New Mexico State University Library
MSC 3475 P.O. Box 30006
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006
(p) 575-646-8093
(f) 575-646-7477

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From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
[mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Barbara Pope
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 8:59 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Libraries Moving Towards E-Only Access

Hello, Karen.  We have gone online-only for several journal packages
(American Chemical Society, American Psychological Association, and
Sage) as well as several individual titles where the faculty are open to

electronic access.  Some journals just are not available in electronic
format, so I don't think we will be going entirely electronic.  I guess
one caution I have is going with a reliable vendor that has few
technical problems and is maintaining some kind of archive.

Barbara Pope, MALS
Periodicals/Reference Librarian
Axe Library
Pittsburg State University
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg KS  66762
620-235-4884
bpope@pittstate.edu

Yacobucci, Karen wrote:
> Dear Serialisters,
>
> Just out of curiosity, I am wondering how many libraries out there
have
> dropped their entire print collections/subscriptions and gone E-only!
>
> I am hearing about more and more libraries following this trend and
was
> wondering how it has worked out for them and why they decided to make
> that move.  Thanks!!  I look forward to hearing from you soon.
>
> Best,
>
> Karen Yacobucci, MLS
> Serials Librarian
> New York Medical College
> Health Sciences Library
> 95 Grasslands Road
> Valhalla, NY 10595
>
> Tel. 914.594.4213
> karen_yacobucci@nymc.edu
>
>
>