The research suggests that users simply want electronic delivery of printed journals, and that there is not much interest in special features. The librarians are sceptical. Publishers should build the features, and as users become more experienced they will take advantage of them. 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.