Transforming Thyself: Serials Agents in a Digital World

Medeiros, Norm Transforming Thyself: Serials Agents in a Digital World. OCLC Systems & Services, 2005, vol. 21, n. 1, pp. 8-12. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

This article discusses the impact of electronic resources on the suite of services provided by serials agents. The article describes the changing needs of academic libraries in this new environment, and the ways in which serials agents can repurpose themselves to remain a cornerstone of serials management. A white paper by R2 Consulting is referenced for its insights into the expectations and requirements of academic libraries. Brief statements by two Otto Harrassowitz executives are included.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: serials agents; serials vendors; electronic resources; e-resources; Otto Harrassowitz; Friedemann Weigel; Dena Schoen
Subjects: J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum. > JB. Serials management.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HN. e-journals.
Depositing user: Norm Medeiros
Date deposited: 24 Mar 2005
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:00
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/6143

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Harwood, P. & Alderson, C. (2004). “Current trends in electronic journal publishing: An agent’s unique insight into pricing, licensing, and technological aspects based on proximity to publishers and libraries,” in E-Serials Collection Management: Transitions, Trends, and Technicalities. New York: Haworth Information Press.

Loghry, P.A. (2004). “To use or not to use: The benefits and challenges of using a subscription agent for electronic journals,” in E-Serials Collection Management: Transitions, Trends, and Technicalities. New York: Haworth Information Press.

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Schoen, D. (2004). Email correspondence with the author (4 October 2004).

Weigel, F. (2004). Email correspondence with the author (4 October


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