Why doesn’t Deakin University Library still retain one full print set of these journals?
Where possible the Library will provide web-based access to journal back issues. Online backfiles provide substantial advantages in terms of flexibility of access, search capability and 24×7 availability for all students and academic staff, no matter where they are located. Research is showing that online backfiles increase readership of older issues of journals. Electronic backfiles (that fit the established guidelines) are seen as more than adequate to meet the teaching and learning needs of the University without the need for print duplication. Archival access to one full print set of backfile titles of scholarly/research importance is important but better achieved by storage within a centrally located, environmentally controlled centre that is established specifically to archive and preserve (such as the CARM centre) rather than within campus libraries. Electronic backfiles are complete, and not subject to the loss or damage of issues. Removal of print back issues allows valuable s
