Electronic Journals for AFRD

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Electronic Journals for AFRD

• Moira Bent
• Faculty Liaison Librarian

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What is available?

• gt9000 different titles
• 32 packages or full text collections
• Features include
• alerting services
• Off campus access
• Links from Blackboard
• Customisation
• Citation linking

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Useful collections for AFRD

• Business Source Premier
• Science Direct
• Swetswise
• And more.

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Finding out about EJs

• Use the Library catalogue
• Use the alphabetical list on the web pages
• Search full text collections
• Library workshops for all
• PLUS session
• Online tutorials
• Information workshops for students

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Some EJ issues

• Complex/mixed model
• Costs VAT, EP
• Technical support
• Inappropriate use
• Missing issues
• Archiving

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Requesting new EJ subscriptions

• Same process as print
• Complicated by package element
• Needs School support
• Time lag

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Looking ahead

• Better stability
• National developments and deals
• More options for pick n mix
• Publishers
• Metalib