In 2006 Duke University Press decoupled print and electronic
subscriptions and offered three format options: print plus electronic,
print-only and electronic-only. We have noticed a heavy uptake of the
print-only format (40% + across the board), which seems unusual given
the current buzz of libraries going electronic-only. Are librarians
intentionally selecting print-only? Or, is this a default that the
agent is selecting? We are concerned that libraries are inadvertently
losing electronic access. I would be curious as to know why so many
libraries are choosing print-only.
Kimberly Steinle
Library Relations Manager
Duke University Press
Durham, NC 27701
ksteinle@dukeupress.edu
www.dukeupress.edu