CDL-The Charleston Report Short Survey on Print Only Journal Subscriptions

From: "DeVoe, Kristen" <DevoeK_at_cofc.edu>

*Please excuse any cross posting*

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<mailto:devoek_at_cofc.edu> 
devoek_at_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>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: <mailto:devoek_at_cofc.edu>devoek_at_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.