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Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library
Requesting a New Journal
The Librarians welcome suggestions for new journals, whether electronic or print. Journal subscriptions
represent a continuing financial commitment in the Library budget. For this reason, they undergo a
different consideration process than book purchases.
How to Request a New Journal
1. Complete the Journal Request Form. (Page two of this document.)
2. If the purchase is in support of a new program or course, complete a Curriculum Committee
Library Resource Sheet.
3. Discuss journal purchase with your Academic Department.
4. Schedule an appointment with a Reference Librarian to discuss your request and to submit the
completed form.
5. All new journal subscriptions must be approved by the Director of the Library based on the
recommendations from a Reference Librarian.
Cost/Benefit Issues to Consider
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Current journal subscriptions that can be discontinued in your discipline to create funds for
requested title(s). Consult with your academic department and other departments affected by this
request, especially if it is an interdisciplinary resource.
Support for research and instructional programs
Anticipated use
Balance across disciplines
Faculty and Academic Department assessment of the importance of specific journal titles
Are titles readily available through other vehicles? (i.e. Interlibrary Loan, subscription databases,
free archives, etc.)
Cost - generally anticipate increases of 10% annually, plus the cost of binding print.
Publisher’s history of price increases
Titles that have competitive and cost-effective print titles with Web-based equivalents
Librarian Evaluation for New Journal Requests
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Review and renewal of current subscriptions is an ongoing process. Cancellation is considered
for titles that provide the least value for the cost.
The Library may not grant every request immediately as all subscriptions represent a continuing
financial commitment. Some titles are cost-prohibitive.
To provide scope for new subscriptions, the library monitors usage of existing print titles with a
view of cancelling titles that provide the least value for the money.
When taking out new subscriptions, cost permitting, the electronic version is preferred. Electronic
format provides greater flexibility and accessibility for all campus constituents.
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New Journal Request Form
To submit a completed New Journal Request Form, please schedule an appointment with a Reference
Librarian to discuss your request.
Contact Information
Name:
Department:
Email:
Phone:
Journal Request Information
Journal Title:
Preferred Format:
Cost of title:
Print
Print & Electronic
Electronic Only
Microfilm
$
Audience:
Undergraduate
Requested title be used predominantly:
Graduate
On Campus
Off Campus
Academic Courses or Programs requested title will serve:
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Current journal subscription(s) that can be discontinued to create funding for requested title:
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I have discussed this journal purchase and the possibility of discontinuing current subscriptions
with my Academic Department and/or other departments affected by this request.
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Signature of Requestor
Date
For Library Use Only
Director of Library Decision:
Date:
Purchase Approved:
Pay from graduate funds:
Comments:
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