RE: BMJ Journals back archives

["MHMC (Michael H. Christensen)" <mhmc@novonordisk.com>]

Dear Michael,

Here is the feedback from Novo Nordisk:

1. Yes, there definitely is an interest and we would be willing to pay for
it (but how much?).

2. Although we have switched to online only for many journals we would
need to be convinced that e-access is 100% reliable before considering it
for BMJ.

3. We would definitely prefer to have access direct from the journals'
websites.

4. You might consider a pay-per-view option (where we could prepay for a
number of articles) for people who are not ready to commit to a large
up-front archive investment.

Best regards,
_________________________________________

Michael H. Christensen 
Serials Acquisition Management Officer
Library & Information Centre

Novo Nordisk A/S
Krogsh�jvej 46
DK-2880 Bagsv�rd
Denmark
+45 4442 2268 (direct)
mhmc@novonordisk.com

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-liblicense-l@lists.yale.edu On Behalf Of Michael Butterfield
Sent: 17. februar 2005 01:13
To: liblicense-l@lists.yale.edu
Subject: Re: BMJ Journals back archives

We are digitising the BMJ Journals back archive (e.g. BMJ, Gut, Heart,
Thorax, etc.) and are seeking feedback from librarians. It would be
helpful if you could let us know:

1. Is this of interest? Might you be willing to pay for it?

2. When the full archive is available online would you be more likely to
switch to electronic only access?

3. Would you prefer to host the back archive yourself or have perpetual
access via the journals? web sites?

4. Any other important aspects from a library point of view that we should
consider?

You comments and suggestions would be appreciated.

Please reply to me either via the list or directly to
mbutterfield@bmjgoup.com.

Thanks for your help.

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Michael Butterfield
Market Intelligence Manager
BMJ Publishing Group
BMA House
Tavistock Square
LONDON
WC1H 9JR
(+44) 020 7383 6612