Candidates for cancellation

Candidates for format change

Departmental & Program Review Process

Journal Pricing:

ARL Statistics, 2004-05

Ebsco's Serials Price Projections

Rising Journal Costs Limit Scholarly Access

US Periodical Price Index

Scholarly Communication Links:

The E-only Tipping Point for Journals

Create Change

New Paradigms: The Open Access Movement

Scholarly Communication Toolkit

Vassar's Guide to Open Access Publishing

Other Useful Links:

List of bundled journal titles

Journal titles available through aggregators

List of Library Liaisons

It has been about 10 years since Vassar’s last journal review. In the intervening years, our faculty and curriculum have changed greatly, so it is time for a thorough review of our ongoing journal and database subscriptions. While rapidly-rising journal costs are a major factor in our review, we do not want financial considerations to drive this process any more than is necessary; rather, we want the process to focus on our scholarly priorities. Which journals are most important for our work and which titles have become less necessary over time?

Background and Overview

• Why are we doing a journal review now?
• What is the goal for the review?
• What is the process for the review?
• What is the timetable?
• Will there be an opportunity to suggest new titles?

Questions?

Questions about the process or the reasons for this project may be directed to Mark Christel, Assoc. Director for Reader Services and Collections, by phone 845-437-5763 or by email at christel@vassar.edu.