Electronic journals in higher education libraries

Outlines the issues concerning electronic journals in higher education libraries. Reports on a research project at Liverpool John Moores University to investigate the reasons for any resistance to the purchase of electronic journals, given that the library/information profession has embraced new technology. Details the research methodology. Comments on the findings from the first stage of the research (the UK situation), and details the methodology for the second stage (the North America situation) now in process, and for the third and final stage. Discusses the findings from the first stage, including cost issues, the electronic environment, document delivery and archiving, identifying areas for further research.