Towards a checklist for choosing electronic journal aggregation services
Andrew Cox
((Researcher) LIS, South Bank University)
Peter Godwin
((Academic Services Manager) LIS, South Bank University)
Robin Yeates
((Senior Researcher / LITC Manager) LIS, South Bank University)
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Abstract
This article is a first attempt to define criteria for choosing electronic journal aggregation services. Cost of the licence, relative to its terms and content are considered to be the key factors. Other factors are considered under the headings of access, features, performance, user interface, administration, company direction. A list of aggregation services is also provided.
Citation
Cox, A., Godwin, P. and Yeates, R. (1998), "Towards a checklist for choosing electronic journal aggregation services", VINE, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 38-42. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb040678
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited