Re: Is it time to stop printing journals?

["Greg Tananbaum" <gtananbaum@gmail.com>]

Thanks to all who have responded both to the list and offline on 
this topic.  So, what conclusions can I personally draw from this 
lively discussion?

1. That many, but not all, institutions prefer the electronic 
medium to its print counterpart.

2.  That scholars across generations generally share this 
preference.

3. That both of these preferences are trending more and more 
toward electronic over time.

4.  That a number of compelling reasons exist to keep the 
printing press from dry dock, including the plight of the 
non-affiliated reader, the need/desire of publishers to recognize 
a print ad revenue stream, and a desire to test the long-term 
viability of e-archiving solutions like Portico and LOCKSS.

Anyone else learn anything else?

Best, Greg

Greg Tananbaum
gtananbaum@gmail.com