Knowlton, SA (Knowlton, Steven A.) Continuing use of print-only information by researchers JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, 95 (1): 83-88 JAN 2007

[Eugene Garfield]

E-mail Address: steven_knowlton at hotmail.com 

Author(s): Knowlton, SA (Knowlton, Steven A.) 

Title: Continuing use of print-only information by researchers
 
Source: JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, 95 (1): 83-88 JAN 2007 

Language: English 

Document Type: Article 

Conclusion: Although the body of research shows that journal users are 
definitely relying more upon electronic journals and less upon paper 
journals in the library’s collection, this preference does not seem to be 
influencing impact factor. The lack of association between changes in 
impact factor and the format of journals over the years
1993–2003 may demonstrate that researchers are making decisions about 
which journals to cite based on reasons other than format. However, given 
the many other competing influences on impact factor, it is unclear
whether these findings reflect continued strong use of print journals. 
They do indicate, however, that the online status of a journal is not 
sufficient to override all other considerations by researchers when they
choose which material to cite.

Keywords Plus: SEEKING BEHAVIOR; JOURNAL USE; ELECTRONIC JOURNALS; IMPACT; 
FACULTY; AGE; DISCIPLINES; ENVIRONMENT; PATTERNS; CHEMISTS 

Addresses: ProQuest Informat & Learning, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 USA 

Reprint Address: Knowlton, SA, ProQuest Informat & Learning, 789 
Eisenhower Pkwy,POB 1346, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 USA.
 
E-mail Address: steven_knowlton at hotmail.com 

Cited Reference Count: 27 

Times Cited: 0 

Publisher: MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOC 

Publisher Address: 65 EAST WACKER PLACE, STE 1900, CHICAGO, IL 60601-7298 
USA 

ISSN: 1536-5050 

29-char Source Abbrev.: J MED LIBR ASSOC 

ISO Source Abbrev.: J. Med. Libr. Assoc. 

Source Item Page Count: 6 

Subject Category: Information Science & Library Science 

ISI Document Delivery No.: 129ML 

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