Sally,

I also would find this useful.  But a word of caution.  We recently
purchased a backfile in the hope that is would allow withdrawal of older
print.   While images in other backfiles from the publisher were OK,  most
of the images for the titles we spotted checked in the new backfile were not
of good quality.  While the publisher will be improving images, we don't
know when the content online will be adequate to substitute for print.

So I would strongly recommend a trial on any backfile you think of
purchasing --  to be sure the content will meet your needs.

Another problem with creating any list is that different libraries have
different requirements for making the change.  Good luck.

Diane

-----Original Message-----
From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
[mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Beth Vernaci
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:01 AM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Withdrawing print for e version

Have you seen FullText Sources Online?
http://www.fso-online.com/home_login.cfm?sid=55097310
It will give you an idea of what is available online in terms of
coverage, but for the maps and pictures you may have to check the
publication.
-Beth

-----Original Message-----
From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
[mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Sally Smith
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 5:40 PM
To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [SERIALST] Withdrawing print for e version

Hello,

In an effort to create more space, we are considering withdrawing many
of our print serials where the equivalent electronic versions are
available.

I would prefer not to re-invent the wheel and check each title.  Is
there a list somewhere of titles that do not have adequate electronic
versions due to completeness, quality of images, or other special
features for example oversized inserts or maps?

Thanks,

Sally

Sally Smith

Bethel University Library/Serials Dept.

3900 Bethel Drive  St. Paul, MN 55112

Phone:  651-635-8544   Fax:  651-635-2393

http://www.library.bethel.edu/