The Downside of Scholarly Electronic Publishing: Problems in Accessing Electronic Journals through Online Directories and Catalogs.

Ford, Charlotte E.; Harter, Stephen P.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ572238

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0010-0870

EISSN: N/A

The Downside of Scholarly Electronic Publishing: Problems in Accessing Electronic Journals through Online Directories and Catalogs.

Ford, Charlotte E.; Harter, Stephen P.

College & Research Libraries, v59 n4 p335-46 Jul 1998

Reports the results of a study on the usefulness of four online electronic journal directories and two online union catalogs in accessing electronic journals. Findings point to different functions served by directories and catalogs and highlights difficulties in maintaining these sources in the Internet environment. Strategies for improvement are suggested. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Directories, Electronic Journals, Electronic Publishing, Internet, Online Systems, Tables (Data), Union Catalogs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A