Electronic Journals from an IT Perspective

Darryl Friesen, B.Sc.
University of Saskatchewan Libraries

Presented at Access 2001,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
September 2001

• as set of framed HTML documents (which may or may not work for those of you unlucky enough to be using Netscape products)

• as a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

Abstract

From an IT perspective, the creation of an electronic journal database presents numerous choices and problems. Consideration must be given to the selection of a database server, database design, data acquisition, methods of access, and not least of all, maintenance. Using recent experiences gained while implementing the University of Saskatchewan Libraries electronic journal database, these and other issues will be addressed, offering choices and highlighting potential pitfalls.