[consalacl] E-Journals
- From: "Mutiara Bte Md Jais" <mutiara@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: consalacl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 15:35:12 +0800
Dear Colleagues=2C
We=2C at UBD Library is being asked by the relevant to do a research =
and make comparisons on how other academic libraries in the region =
handle their electronic journals databases subscriptions in particular on=
=
the questions of return of investment or cost recovery activities=2E We =
have prepared a number of question (below) and would appreciate if =
you enlighten us on the issue=2E The fact-finding mission will enable us =
to =
make a strong case for more funding from the government by taking =
in into account the =93return of investment=94 issue=2E The questions are=
as =
follows=3A
1=2E How many students are there in your university =
(approximate)
2=2E How much is the allocation for the subscriptions of your =
printed journal=3F
3=2E How much is allocated annually for the subscription of the =
electronic resources=3F
Databases=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85=85
E-Reference (E-dictionary=2C e- encyclopaedia=2C etc=2E)
4=2E How many databases are currently subscribe by your =
institution=3F
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5=2E Is it possible for you to name it=3F
6=2E How and where do you get the sources or funding=3F
7=2E How does your library manage databases and electronic =
journals with regard to acquisition=2C serials control=2C service and =
archiving=3F
8=2E What adjustments have you made on procedures=2C policies =
and budgeting to accommodate the current needs=3F
9=2E How do you recover the cost of investing on the e-
resources (e-journal=2C e-reference etc=3F
10=2E Do any of your e-services are charged to your users=3F
Should you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact =
me =9600-6732249001 ext=2E 1233 or this email =
(mutiara=40lib=2Eubd=2Eedu=2Ebn) or library=40lib=2Eubd=2Eedu=2Ebn
Your input in this matter is highly appreciated=2E Looking forward to =
hearing from you=2E =
Thank you very much=2E
Yours faithfully=2C
Mutiara
UBD Library
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