Electronic Journal FAQs

1.  Are all of the library's journals available electronically?

No, electronic access is dependent upon the publisher and the library's budget. Some publishers do not provide electronic access to their journals. And some publishers do not include electronic access with the cost of a print subscription. The library's budget does not always allow for the purchase of the electronic subscription.

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2.  Does electronic access to journals save money?

Compare These Costs
(All prices are for one year institutional subscriptions*)

*What are individual and institutional subscription rates?

Libraries pay more for journal subscriptions than individual subscribers do, but do you know how much more?

Compare These Costs
(All prices are for print and electronic access)

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3.  Are electronic journals rented or owned?

The cost of the electronic version of a journal may be less expensive in some cases, but keep in mind that electronic subscriptions do not always guarantee perpetual access. In some cases perpetual access to electronic backfiles is included in our license. In other cases, when an electronic subscription is canceled, electronic access ends no matter how long a library has subscribed to the title. When the print version of a journal is purchased, it remains the property of the library.

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4.  I accessed an electronic journal yesterday, but today I am not able to access the same title.  Why?

We do our best to maintain an accurate listing of electronic journal holdings.  However, access may change at any time due to technical problems or modifications of publisher or vendor licenses. If you notice a disruption in access to an electronic journal, please report it here:

 

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