Online publishing allows for the release of multiple versions of journal
articles -- and these growing practices are redefining our concept of
"publishing" and the "version of record." How do we determine when a
manuscript is considered final? Which version should be cited? How do we
best indicate online article versions?

In 2008, NISO published the Recommended Practice, "Journal Article Versions
(JAV): Recommendations of the NISO/ALPSP JAV Technical Working Group" (NISO
RP-8-2008; available at http://www.niso.org/publications/rp). The
recommended version classifications could be incorporated into article
metadata for database management, archiving and cataloging, online display,
and more.

Now, NISO would like to hear what you think -- how do you manage version
control of journal articles? Are you amenable to industry standards for
online versions? Who is responsible for managing such  version metadata?
Please take a moment to contribute your perspectives  by answering this
short survey by July 16, 2010. It should take no more than five minutes to
complete. Following the survey, a report of the results will be made
available on the NISO website.

The survey can be found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PBJSPKR

Thank you for your time!

Best,
Karen Wetzel, Standards Program Manager, NISO
Lettie Conrad, Online Product Manager, SAGE Publications, Inc.
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Cynthia Hodgson
NISO Technical Editor Consultant
National Information Standards Organization
Email: chodgson@niso.org
Phone: 301-654-2512