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Hello,

I edit The Charleston Report, "A publication written for publishers,
vendors, product developers, merchandisers, and wholesalers who are
interested in expanding their library market."  For the TCR Surveys
column, I would like to provide information on print only journal
subscription trends.

I am including a link to a short survey (seven questions) on the topic
but I am also listing the questions at the bottom of this message if you
care to respond to me via email (off-list please at devoek@cofc.edu
<mailto:devoek@cofc.edu> ). All survey responses are confidential.  If
you have time, please respond to any or all of the questions and if you
care to add anything feel free, as the purpose of this column is to find
out what librarians think.  Your participation is appreciated.

Link to The Charleston Report Print only Journal Subscriptions Survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=303872359543

Thanks!

Kristen DeVoe

Kristen E. DeVoe

Electronic Resources Librarian

Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina 29424

Phone: (843) 953-6671

Email: devoek@cofc.edu

The Questions:

What type of library do you work in?

Does your library have a preferred format option for new journal
subscriptions?

            -Yes, Print Only

            -Yes, Electronic Only

            -Yes, print + electronic

            -No

            -other (please specify)

Does your library have a preferred format option for subscription
renewals?

            -Yes, Print Only

            -Yes, Electronic Only

            -Yes, print + electronic

            -No

            -other (please specify)

 What factors would prompt you to subscribe to journals in print only
format?

            -Licensing Issues

            -cost

            -patron/user demand

            -archival concerns

            -subject area

            -other/additional reasons (please specify)

Does your library have, or intend to develop, a plan to move on
electronic only journal access for future subscriptions and renewals?

Where do you see the status of print only subscriptions for journals at
your library or institution within the next 5 years?

Please provide any additional comments you have on the status/future of
print only journal subscriptions.