Re: Taylor & Francis, Haworth, and pages per volume Skwor, Jeanette 13 Jul 2006 18:39 UTC
I debated about me too-ing Kim's letter and decided not to, now I am going to echo Barb's comments. Librarians are dealing with patrons and expectations. Frankly, we (at least those of us who don't have to deal with the budget) don't care how often you publish, or how much. We just want you to know what to expect. If you tell me you are going to publish 12 issues per year, one each month, then please do so. If you want to combine Jan - Dec and call it volume 17, nos. 1-12, tell me that also. 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 Barb Dietsch Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 12:57 PM To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Taylor & Francis, Haworth, and pages per volume Actually Bill, I don't think it is the end of the matter. You've been discussing philosophies and opinions from a publisher's point of view. I requested practical comments on how library workers were handling the print/online enumeration discrepancies in their day-to-day work. We have to come up with a solution on how to deal with this problem, and it is a problem for serials technical staff. I don't think this situation is about "policy" per say, but how do librarians and library patrons deal with decisions made by publishers which often are not logical or straightforward for the user. But..........another spin on philosophies..........basically, you are selling a product, and if the customer is unhappy with changes or inconsistencies with the product, it is of benefit to both the producer and consumer to give feedback on how it affects them and why. Both Haworth and Taylor & Francis are for-profit publishers. You are selling a product to make money. Librarians and library users are one segment of your customer base. Serialists send your suggestions and comments on practical solutions to this unavoidable and irritating irregularity. Thanks! barb barb dietsch | serials coordinator epa library | unc contract staff 109 tw alexander drive | mail code c267-01 research triangle park, nc 27711 phone: 919.541.0726 fax: 919.541.1405 dietsch.barbara@epa.gov William Cohen <bcohen7719@AOL. COM> To Sent by: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU "SERIALST: cc Serials in Libraries Subject Discussion Re: [SERIALST] Taylor & Francis, Forum" Haworth, and pages per volume <SERIALST@LIST.U VM.EDU> 07/13/2006 11:44 AM Please respond to "SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum" <SERIALST@LIST.U VM.EDU> Steve: I respectfully disagree, and totally. Your own history in this area is completely documented, and I think librarians can decide on their own what policy they choose. Let us consider this an end to the matter. Thank you for your constructive help. Bill Cohen, Publisher The Haworth Press, Inc. www.HaworthPress.com