Only the most recent issues of my favorite journals seem to be available on the Web. Can I expect to see the older volumes of journals available electronically soon?
It depends on the titles and the disciplines. In some disciplines professional associations have agreed to do retrospective conversion of older print volumes into electronic format. In other cases there are organizations creating electronic archives of the most important journals. JSTOR, to which UIC subscribes, is one example of an electronic archive. In any case, it is unlikely, because of the costs involved, that all of the older issues of all journals will be digitized. Scholars for whom the older literature is important will likely need to consult print materials for some time, and libraries will continue to offer a mix of print and electronic resources. back to top • E-journals seem superior to print to me. What are their downsides? E-journals do offer rapid access and enriched content with powerful searching capabilities and links to other resources. They also save space on our overcrowded library shelves and can be used remotely at any time of day. Nonetheless, in most cases, t
