EPIC's Online Use and Costs Evaluation Program:
Findings and Suggestions for Future Research
Christina Norman
Research Director, Electronic Publishing Initiative at Columbia
Columbia University
Kate Wittenberg
Director, Electronic Publishing Initiative at Columbia
Columbia University
With support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Electronic Publishing
Initiative at Columbia (EPIC) has undertaken an evaluation project aimed
at gaining a better understanding of how electronic resources affect
scholarly communication. In particular, we have explored how electronic
resources are affecting the work and economics of academic presses,
information technology organizations, academic libraries, faculty, and
students. Over the last three years, we have investigated these questions
using interviews, focus groups, and surveys. As the project moves into
its final phase, we will discuss the overarching findings, their implications,
and provide thoughts on the future of scholarly electronic resources
and possible directions for future research.
Web Link:
http://www.epic.columbia.edu/eval/evalframe.html
Presentation:
EPIC's
Online Use and Costs Evaluation Program (PPT)