By Michael Freeman, Library Director
The Library is more and more frequently fielding requests for electronic journal packages, especially those specific to individual disciplines. We recognize this need to support quality university programs. The Library currently spends about $355,000 a year on digital journals and approximately $115,000 a year on print. Joint monies held in the Regents’ office deliver a core set of journal databases to all schools in the higher education system in Utah. These databases include all EBSCO databases, JSTOR, Project Muse, MLA International Bibliography, Mergent, BioOne, CINAHL, Institute of Physics (IOP) journals, American Mathematical Society Journals, and Art Full-Text. In addition, UVU contributes money to a common statewide pool that purchases America: History and Life, PsycINFO, ComAbstracts, and GenderWatch.
We welcome suggestions for additional databases and make these a part of the PBA process. Full-text databases can range from $4,000 a year to $35,000 a year. Any additional purchases must have new
budget money (knowing that inflation will be 5-6% per year), and almost all new base money has gone to electronic journals. You can help us by informing your respective deans how important these databases are to you and your students. Deans need to present a united voice of support to the administration at PBA in order for the Library to respond to your need. Your support is both needed and appreciated.
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