More frequently, the library must pay an additional fee for electronic access. The cost of electronic access alone may be equal to or greater than the cost of print plus electronic access. This does not even address the issue of archival responsibility. Publishers often will allow an individual subscriber access to the electronic version of their journals while forbidding such access to the institution. This situation mirrors the large discrepancy between individual print subscription rates and institutional subscription rates.
Some publishers are generous in providing free access to their publications on a long term basis.
The decision to cancel a journal is a complex one. We will do all we can to maintain titles that are critical to teaching and research. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to maintain all desired subscriptions. We are committed to providing alternative means of access to journals which have been cancelled. You may contact the library liaison in your subject area.