Hello folks: It has become increasingly common to receive in our library print monographs which include complimentary online access to an electronic version. The print monograph includes a code and instructions, usually printed inside the cover, on setting up an individual user account to access the electronic version. The use of this electronic version is governed by an individual user license, which prohibits sharing of the access information.
Because of the individual user license, the electronic version of the book is useless to us. Have any of you established procedures for processing such monographs? Do you conceal the code and setup instructions so that it cannot be used by anyone? Do you setup the online access, but then not share the access information? Or, do you simply send the book to the stacks without doing anything about the code and setup instructions? We have considered all of these things, but would obviously like to follow an established "best practice." Anything any of you could share regarding this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Marc Langston
Head, Collection Management & Technical Services Department
Meriam Library
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0295
ph. (530) 898-4587
fax (530) 898-4805
mlangston_at_csuchico.edu<mailto:mlangston_at_csuchico.edu>
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Received on Mon Jun 21 2010 - 16:01:08 EDT