The research indicates users don't like to read onscreen. Implications for Librarians Universities have different policies on network and tools. Quality is important. Librarians have traditionally played an important role in selecting information for users and guiding them to it. This role in quality control should not be lost.
Electronic journals seem inevitable.
We need to ensure that an archive is built and maintained, but so far it's not clear whose role this is. As journal prices go up, libraries cancel subscriptions and the user base goes down. Electronic journals can help to increase access without increasing library costs. Publishers should not charge extra for electronic access. The journal price spiral was discussed further.