Patterns of e-journal use within the Anatolian University Library Consortium

Karasözen, Bülent; Kaygusuz, Ayhan; Özen, Hacer Batı

doi:10.1629/20037

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“…In this study, the relation between the electronic resources being used within the ANKOS and the publication numbers of the universities member to this consortium, have been evaluated on subject basis; it has been proved that there is a strong connection between the electronic journal usage and research activities (Karasözen et al, 2007).…”

Section: Evaluating Digital Libraries: Literature Reviewmentioning

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“…Another interesting study on this subject is the research made about the usage of the electronic journals provided within the ANKOS (Anatolian University Libraries Consortium), in which Ankara University also participates. In this study, the relation between the electronic resources being used within the ANKOS and the publication numbers of the universities member to this consortium, have been evaluated on subject basis; it has been proved that there is a strong connection between the electronic journal usage and research activities (Karasözen et al , 2007).…”

Section: Evaluating Digital Libraries: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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An evaluation of the second survey on electronic databases usage at Ankara University Digital Library

Atakan

Atılgan

Bayram

et al. 2008

The Electronic Library

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to encompass the assessment of the effectiveness of the digital library and the value of multidisciplinary databases in terms of user preferences and use frequency by academic ranking. Another result of the survey is that many of the faculty members, although not all, use electronic databases. The most preferred databases have been Web of Science, Science Direct and Ebsco. When use of the electronic databases is analyzed, in respect of faculty rank and level of awareness, associate and assistant professors, assistants are ranked first. Originality/value -The study presents the first case study in the field in Turkey that compares the current situation of the digital library usage with the initial survey data.

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Section: Evaluating Digital Libraries: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Evaluating Digital Libraries: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

An evaluation of the second survey on electronic databases usage at Ankara University Digital Library

Atakan

Atılgan

Bayram

et al. 2008

The Electronic Library

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“…For instance, the correlation between database use of 20 ANKOS members and that of all ANKOS members was quite high (Spearman's r = .7 and above) (Karasözen, Kaygusuz & Özen, 2007). Journal use of large academic libraries with more full-text article downloads was more similar to each other.…”

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confidence: 96%

Does Urquhart’s Law hold for consortial use of electronic journals?

Tonta¹

2010

Scientometrics

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This paper tests the validity of Urquhart's Law ("the inter-library loan demand for a periodical is as a rule a measure of its total use"). It compares the use of print journals at the Turkish Academic Network and Information Center (ULAKBIM) with the consortial use of the same journals in their electronic form by the individual libraries making up the Consortium of Turkish University Libraries (ANKOS). It also compares the on-site use of electronic journals at ULAKBIM with their consortial use at ANKOS. About 700 thousand document delivery, in-house and on-site use data and close to 28 million consortial use data representing seven years' worth of downloads of full-text journal articles were used. Findings validate Urquhart's Law in that a positive correlation was observed between the use of print journals at ULAKBIM and the consortial use of their electronic copies at ANKOS. The on-site and consortial use of electronic journals was also highly correlated. Both print and electronic journals that were used most often at ULAKBIM tend to get used heavily by the member libraries of ANKOS consortium, too. Findings can be used in developing consortial collection management policies and negotiate better consortial licence agreements. IntroductionAs the Internet and the Web removed the temporal and spatial barriers, users can get access to electronic information sources on a 24/7 basis using the web sites of their libraries. Libraries strive to meet the information needs of their users by means of using scarce resources and managing them effectively through library consortia. Managing collections has become a challenge both at the individual library and consortium levels. Individual libraries have suddenly realized that they can no longer decide as to what to license or not to license on their own. The administration of a consortium, on the other hand, was faced with an unenviable task of reconciling diverse licensing needs of individual libraries.

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“…About 70 per cent of the journals accounted for only 10 per cent of usage and 80 per cent for about 20 per cent. About 40 per cent are barely used at all – a very useful statistical analysis that once again highlights the weakness of big deals (Karasön et al , 2007). A useful study was carried out at the University of Illinois – Chicago in order to explore “measures of sessions and searches” and “transition from vendor‐specific to COUNTER‐compliant statistics”, etc., and comes to overall positive conclusions; many useful observations and data (Blecic et al , 2007).…”

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Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 60

McGrath¹

2007

Interlending &Amp; Document Supply

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PurposeThe purpose of this article is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters.Design/methodology/approachThe article is based on the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and websites.FindingsThat the fundamental debate on the direction of scholarly publishing continues intensely. Electronic books remain a minority market but screen readability has improved significantly. The mass digitisation of books continues apace. Open access continues to grow but with widely differing views on its impact – the publishers start to fight back.Originality/valueThe paper is a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters.

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Patterns of e-journal use within the Anatolian University Library Consortium

Cited by 13 publications

References 4 publications

An evaluation of the second survey on electronic databases usage at Ankara University Digital Library

An evaluation of the second survey on electronic databases usage at Ankara University Digital Library

Does Urquhart’s Law hold for consortial use of electronic journals?

Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 60

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