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Science & Engineering Resource Group
Final List of Serials Canceled in FY 1999
Why are we canceling serials?
Journal prices in science and engineering have risen dramatically
during the last decade*. For example, between 1993
and 1997 the average cost of an engineering journal rose 66%, from $491 to
$814; in biology 54%, from $536 to $824; in chemistry 46%, from $934 to
$1,359; in physics 50%, from $994 to $1,494. Library budgets have not
been able to keep pace with these increases. For fiscal year 1999/2000
the SERG science libraries must cancel at least $200,000 worth of serial
titles.
Why are these titles being canceled?
The availability online of many heavily used titles means we can
realize some savings by reducing the number of duplicate print
subscriptions on campus. We have targeted titles which are not worth their
cost. Every effort has been made to examine available price, use, and
impact information. For more information on the criteria and data used,
contact the appropriate Bibliographer
listed below.
When will these cancellations go into effect?
In most cases subscriptions will end in December 1999.
How can I get access to titles once they have been canceled?
Access to articles no longer available on campus either
electronically or in print will be provided through
Interlibrary Borrowing
and/or
Document Delivery.
How can I provide feedback about
specific titles listed or this cancellation project in general?
Feedback was solicited beginning in March 1999. The listings above
were finalized based on that feedback. For further information contact
one of the following Bibliographers:
* Two helpful sources for learning
more about the crisis facing research libraries due to these rising costs
in science and engineering literature are an April 1998 article in the
Notices of the AMS: Reforming Scholarly Publishing in the Sciences:
A Librarian Perspective (pdf)
and a site provided by the
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library on the Impact of Scientific Journal Costs.
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