Re: Workflow for electronic journals Schleper, Susan P. 03 May 2005 21:28 UTC
Hi all, I can do a quick summary of the information that was shared on the list concerning the above topic. I thought it was interesting that there were more requests for summarizing and sharing the information than there were responses to the original question. I think this reflects the fact that we are all looking for answers during this transitional time to more electronic resources in serials. Isn't it fun being a serials librarian these days? One respondent shared the following link: http://www.library.cornell.edu/cts/elicensestudy/home.html This is a website maintained by Adam Chandler (Cornell University) and Tim Jewell (University of Washington), both of whom serve on the DLF (Digital Library Federation) Electronic Resource Management Initiative Group. The site includes information on commercial solutions to electronic resource management. It also has the report of the DLF initiative which includes detailed workflow charts that illustrate the workflow lifecycle of a serial in it's entirety. There we other links that didn't seem as pertinent to my question - but all interesting information. Another respondent included a document that described their restructuring to ensure cross-training and to spread the workload around as they move to more electronic resources. I will consider doing something similar as I work with staff here to incorporate more electronic resources. The document can be found at: http://staffweb.lib.washington.edu/serials/about/committees/future/workf lows.html One thing I like about the document is that it begins with a charge and defines what they hope to achieve through the restructuring. In other words, they are looking at the entire system and how to bring everyone forward. A final respondent shared the electronic journals processing slip that they use for electronic resources. She graciously shared it with anyone who wanted a copy. I think that's about it. Thanks for everyone who shared and hope to see you all at NASIG to share more ideas about how to manage all this stuff. Susan -----Original Message----- From: Skwor, Jeanette [mailto:skworj@uwgb.edu] Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 1:49 PM To: Schleper, Susan P. Subject: RE: [SERIALST] Workflow for electronic journals Hi, did you get responses on this that you would be willing to share? I didn't see much on the list. (Hope I didn't doze thru it! ;-) Thanks, Jeanette L. Skwor Cofrin Library University of WI-Green Bay (920) 465-2670 "Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries." Anne Herbert, The Whole Earth Catalog -----Original Message----- From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Schleper, Susan P. Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 9:21 AM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [SERIALST] Workflow for electronic journals Hi all, Just wondering if there is anyone who is dealing with the revision of workflow due to a move toward a more robust electronic journal collection and a dwindling print collection? I'll take either anecdotal information or if you have it formalized in a workflow chart that would be super. Also, any advice on how to make the move smoothly and, maybe more importantly, how are you keeping track of all those titles? Do you use a commercial product like Ex Libris' Verde or other - what homegrown solutions are workable? Thanks, Susan Susan Schleper Serials Librarian, Assistant Professor St. Cloud State University phone: 320 308-5525 email: spschleper@stcloudstate.edu