Re: Serial Prices in AUS$ for 4 journals Blackwell, Lisa 16 Aug 2002 14:45 UTC
Sharon, I'm not an Australian subscriber, but I think that librarians all over are grappling with this issue. We utilize a large vendor for our smallish collection (less than 300 titles.) I just discovered (today!) the reality that if I subscribe through a vendor to a particular publisher's titles, I will pay twice the price. I was shocked - it is the first time that I've noticed such a huge price difference between direct/indirect subscriptions. I am fortunate enough to have the ability to manage my collection on an individual basis if necessary (although I've been willing to pay extra to have the convenience of a vendor managing the subscriptions.) My advice to you is to check the publisher's website for the few titles on your list and compare it to that of the price listing for whichever vendor you choose. Once you get a feel for which, if any, of the publishers are likely to go this route it will help you to decide how to handle those subscriptions. Incidentally, my vendor was completely upfront about advising me to work with that publisher directly so you might also ask the vendors you are considering about their experiences with particular publishers. If you would like specific publisher/vendor info, please contact me directly. Lisa S. Blackwell, MLS Assistant Librarian Children's Hospital Library 700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 Phone: 614-722-3206 Fax: 614-722-3205 blackwel@chi.osu.edu <mailto:blackwel@chi.osu.edu> -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Diehm [SMTP:Diehm.SharonL@POLICE.QLD.GOV.AU] Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 11:11 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Serial Prices in AUS$ for 4 journals Hi, I am new to the list and my name is Sharon Diehm. I work at the Queensland Police Academy Library in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. I have been doing the serials/media position here for three years. I need help from the Australian Subcribers to the list for prices for the following titles: 1. Journal of Adult and Community Education 2. Journal of Learning Environments 3. Journal of Distance Education 4. Journal of Management Education Could you specify which subscription agent you use and the terms of subscription. For example to you renew annually, Biannually or Triannually. Do any of you that subscribe direct find that it is cheeper or more expensive? I would be greatful for any replies. TIA Sharon Diehm Media & Serials Technician ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sharon Diehm Media & Serials Technician Information Resource Centre Queensland Police Services Academy PO Box 1110 Archerfield Qld 4108 PH: 07 3246 8218 FX: 07 3246 8251 Email: diehm.sharonl@police.qld.gov.au ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify securityscanner@police.qld.gov.au. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been checked for the presence of computer viruses. ********************************************************************** Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, from Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. The recipient is responsible to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use the information only for authorized purposes pursuant to Children's Hospital's confidentiality policies. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any review, use, disclosure, distribution, copying, printing, or action taken in reliance on the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.