Yagnik, Shailesh R.; Raval, C. N.(INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)
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Abstract:
Digital resource has emerged as complementary and substitute to printresource. But
electronic has become vital source of information. MICA KEIChas experience in handling
various electronic resources; it requiresinitiatives and interest to know new things.
Subscription management requires continuous tracking to know that along with print
subscription library will get free access to electronic journals, with little premium or to pay
full subscription. This helps for retrospective searches. Association membership gives the
benefits of free subscription and access to electronic resources. Commercial database has
got high subscription cost but access to resources from retrospective dates. Electronic
resources are cheaper because of aggregator but challenges lies with the librarian for an
optimum use of resources subscribed by library. The use study, users study, actual demand
and potential demand will help the librarian to take the right decision.