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WHAT IS ULRICH’S PERIODICALS DIRECTORY™?
Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory™ is a bibliographic database providing detailed, comprehensive, and authoritative information on serials published throughout the world. It covers all subjects, and includes publications that are published regularly or irregularly and are circulated free of charge or by paid subscription. Ulrich’s was first published in 1932. It was known initially as "Periodicals Directory: A Classified Guide to a Selected List of Current Periodicals Foreign and Domestic." This title continued through the third edition published in 1938. Then, with the 4th edition (1943), the title became Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory: A Selected Guide to Current Periodicals, Inter-American Edition (with a focus on non-European titles because of the difficulty in getting information during WWII). From 1943-1965, the title was Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory. Then, with the 11th edition in 1965, it became known as Ulrich’s International Periodicals Directory, the title it held until the publication of the 39th edition in 2000, when it reverted to an earlier title, Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory. It also incorporated Irregular Serials and Annuals in 1988. Whatever the name or the scope, Ulrich’s remains the global source for periodicals information since 1932.
WHO USES ULRICH’S PERIODICALS DIRECTORY?
Ulrich’s, as it is commonly known, is a global and authoritative bibliographic reference and serials management tool used extensively by academic library staff, faculty and students, staff and patrons in public and special libraries, publishers, subscription agencies, corporations, and researchers worldwide.
HOW OFTEN IS THE ULRICH’S DATABASE UPDATED?
Our editorial staff processes incoming data on a daily basis throughout the year. Web users of Ulrich’s have access to the most current or latest data on a weekly basis (www.ulrichsweb.com).
IS ULRICH’S AVAILABLE ON CD-ROM?
Yes, Ulrich’s has been available on CD-ROM since 1986. The Windows-based CD-ROM is named Ulrich’s On Disc (formerly Ulrich’s PLUS) and it is issued quarterly.
WHAT IS A SERIAL?
A serial is a publication issued over a period of time, usually on a regular basis (such as weekly or monthly), with enumeration used to identify issues (e.g. volumes, issue numbers, dates). Serials, unlike other multi-volume publications, are intended to be published indefinitely with no pre-determined end date. Monographic series or book series that bear a collective title also qualify as serials.
WHAT IS AN ISSN?
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is an internationally accepted, concise, and unambiguous code for the identification of unique serial titles. One ISSN represents one serial title. The ISSN is multifunctional and is used as a component of bar codes, as a tool for the communication of basic information about a serial title, and for such processes as bibliographic control, ordering, billing, inventory control, abstracting and indexing, acquisitions, shelving, binding, cooperative cataloguing, circulation, and interlibrary loan. According to the National Serials Data Program at the Library of Congress (ISSN agency in the US), the ISSN…
• provides a useful and economical method of communication between publishers and suppliers, making trade distribution systems faster and more efficient.
• results in accurate citing of serials by scholars, researchers, abstracters, and librarians.
• is suitable for computer use in fulfilling the need for file update and linkage, retrieval, and transmittal of data.
• is used in libraries for identifying titles, ordering and checking in, and claiming serials.
• simplifies interlibrary loan systems and union catalog reporting and listing.
• is used by the U.S. Postal Service to regulate certain publications mailed at second-class and controlled circulation rates.
• is an integral component of the journal article citation used to monitor payments to the Copyright Clearance Center Inc.
HOW DOES ONE APPLY FOR AN ISSN?
The ISSN is FREE and publishers may obtain ISSNs by applying to the appropriate national ISSN-assigning body in their region. Contact the ISSN International Centre for more information, as follows: ISSN International Centre, 20 rue Bachaumont, 75002 Paris, FRANCE, Tel: +33-1-44-88-22-20; Fax: +33-1-40-26-32-43; E-mail: issnic@issn.org; URL: http://www.issn.org. We encourage all publishers of journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, ‘zines, and all manner of serials to apply for ISSNs for each of their titles.
HOW DO I GET MY PUBLICATION(S) LISTED IN ULRICH’S PERIODICALS DIRECTORY?
There are numerous ways to communicate with us about listing your title(s) in Ulrich's. The fastest way is to access our print-ready form (PDF), which you may fax or mail to our Editorial Office. Alternatively, you may save the form to your PC as a text file, fill it in, and email it to our Editorial Office at ulrichs@bowker.com. Instructions and all other contact information are on the form.
We welcome sample copies, press releases, and/or announcements being sent to us at any time throughout the year. Please put us on your mailing list. We also have a web-based system, BowkerLink(tm), that publishers can use to submit data on new and existing publications online! Visit BowkerLink at http://www.bowkerlink.com.
IS THERE A CHARGE FOR A LISTING IN ULRICH’S?
No. All listings are free. Participation and cooperation by publishers is encouraged in order to ensure Ulrich’s provides its users with the most accurate and comprehensive serials information possible.
HOW DO I MAKE CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS TO MY TITLE(S) LISTED IN ULRICH’S?
We have a web-based system, BowkerLink™, that publishers may use to update their existing titles online! The system is available 24x7, year-round, and it is designed to allow Publishers/Distributors to view, add, and/or update entries for their own titles. BowkerLink allows Publishers/Distributors to log into a secure environment, using a uniquely assigned ID and password, and make changes to their existing titles, or add new titles to their listings. BowkerLink™ will display only those items belonging to the Publisher/Distributor who has logged in. Visit BowkerLink at http://www.bowkerlink.com.
Alternatively, a computer-generated checklist, displaying information on a publication as it is listed in the Ulrich’s database, is mailed annually to the publisher of that publication. All corrections and updates can be made directly on the checklist, and the checklist can be mailed or faxed to us. Checklists can also be generated on demand. Publishers are also encouraged to contact us to discuss setting up regular electronic transfers of data.
WHOM MAY I CALL, FAX, OR E-MAIL MY EDITORIAL QUESTIONS?
In the US and Canada, one may call the ULRICH’S HOTLINE toll-free at 1-800-346-6049. Outside the US and Canada, our telephone number is 908-286-1090, ext. 2286. Our editorial fax number is 908-219-0182. Our editorial e-mail address is ulrichs@bowker.com.
HOW DO I SUBSCRIBE TO ULRICH'S PRODUCTS?
Click Sales/Subscriptions to summon a list of contacts around the globe. Customer service representatives are available to take your order and/or answer questions. Voice mail, fax, and e-mail are alternative options.
CAN I DOWNLOAD INFORMATION FROM THE SITE?
Yes, there are several options. Users may print, e-mail or download up to 200 full records per session in either ASCII text or ASCII-delimited formats. (Check the Help file for more information.) Users may also set up customized print formats.
ARE USAGE REPORTS SUPPLIED?
Yes. You will be able to see reports that show how users are accessing the site on a monthly, daily, or hourly basis, based on the username or the IP address selected.
ARE THERE LINKS TO FULL-TEXT OR OTHER CONTENT?
Yes. A number of important linking arrangements now provide ulrichsweb.com users with access to journal tables of contents, article abstracts, journal full-text, and document delivery.
WILL THERE BE LINKS TO LOCAL HOLDINGS?
Z39.50 Hooks to Holdings are in development that will allow users to link from ulrichsweb.com to serials records in their library OPAC, consortia OPAC, and other sources. Currently, ulrichsweb.com provides OpenURL links to digitized resources and library OPACs via SFX technology.
DO YOU HAVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT?
Yes. Click here for contact information for technical support provided to users worldwide. Live technicians are available at the times and locations indicated. At other times, voice mail, fax, and e-mail are alternative options.
DO YOU CHARGE FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT?
No, it’s free to subscribers.
ARE THERE USER INSTRUCTIONS?
ulrichsweb.com has a detailed online Help file. You will find the HELP button on the top navigation bar on any page on the site. In addition, users may contact Technical Support if they require further assistance.
HOW DO I SUBSCRIBE TO ULRICHSWEB.COM?
Click Sales/Subscriptions to summon a list of contacts. Customer service representatives are available to take your order and/or answer questions. Voice mail, fax, and e-mail are alternative options.
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