E-journals Challenges Shiffman Medical Library/LRCs Wayne State University

Our Environment Shiffman Library and LRCs Primary Clientele –School of Medicine –College of Health Professions –College of Nursing Faculty

Our Environment Secondary Clientele –Faculty and students for health sciences –Largest proportion of unaffiliated patrons Health care providers Residents of Michigan –High volume lender within MI & Region 3

Our Environment 1,000 faculty 2,949 Clinical, adjunct & voluntary faculty Largest single campus medical school in 14 buildings School of Medicine ranks #22 in NSF expenditures

General “Journal” Issues Serials cuts in 86, 90 and 00 due to flat budget As few as 2,846 titles Had been until 00-01: –High percentage of non-clinical, non- domestic journals –Over 30% inflation in 96-97

Rebuilding Program Increases to Medical Library budget Commitment to acquiring journals in disciplines and areas of ‘excellence’ Values: –Commensurate with our research status –Accessible to our primary clientele –Rationalized campus- wide selection

Values cont’d. Selection in formats that serve the research and clinical mission –PDF –Participation in Cross-ref or other open URL program

Positive Effects Service Most primary clientele are delighted Few needs for paper ‘back-up’ Staff More confidence in collection development –Usage statistics –Patron interaction

Neutral Zones Have not decided to ‘eliminate’ paper No effects yet on binding or storage Ease of processing is neutralized by Lack of persistent access: –Time consuming process of identifying ‘culprit?’ –Temporary or permanent?

Neutral In addition to primary clientele, who are other stakeholders? No effects yet on ILL lending, modest decrease in borrowing Statewide collaboration Aids to access are works in progress

Downsides Inflationary increases to subscriptions Cost of e-access when calculated by FTE Restrictions on ILL lending with data responsibilities on lender

Downsides Different staff involved, overall increase in staff time -In serials -At service points -In central tech services

Downsides Additional costs for e-access are staggering and unpredictable Communication from publishers is haphazard due to multiple offices at WSU, etc.

Current Planning Decisions re: paper v. e-only Tied to physical building issues Responsibilities to library community and secondary clientele, SE MI residents

Current Planning Reorganization of University Libraries University Libraries and Shiffman Library strategic planning processes

Wish List Increased Detroit area resource sharing Increased statewide collection development & ‘archiving’ strategies Serials Librarian