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Topic: Libraries

Research Report
January 1, 2007

Getting from Here to There, Safely

Library Strategic Planning for the Transition Away from Print Journals

The transition of scholarly journals from print to electronic formats is affecting libraries and publishers in numerous ways. Based on several projects we had conducted on this transition, examining libraries and publishers alike, this article provided recommendations for library leaders about how best to manage the transition. Some key issues covered included responsive vs. strategic management of the process, special needs for journals from smaller publishers, infrastructure planning, and preservation considerations.