Electronic journals: a study of usage and attitudes among academics
- 1 December 1998
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Information Science
- Vol. 24 (6) , 419-429
- https://doi.org/10.1177/016555159802400605
Abstract
This study assesses attitudes towards electronic journals and examines the current level of use of these publications by university academics in five faculties. Consideration is given to both users and non-users, examining why they use or do not use this medium. The perceived advantages and disadvantages of electronic publication are also examined.Keywords
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