Updated 21 March, 2002

Who is eligible for FREE Trial Access to the ACS Journal Archives?
Any current institutional subscriber to at least one ACS Web Edition is eligible to participate in the trial period.

When will trial access begin?
The trial period for the ACS Journal Archives will run from May 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002.

How can my institution sign up for the trial?
Please fill out a trial registration form that will be forwarded to your our agency and institutional services team. Those institutions that qualify for the trial will receive a confirmation e-mail.

What comprises the ACS Journal Archives?
The ACS Journal Archives is an online database that is "rolling" in nature; that is, every year, a new year’s worth of content will be added. Access to the Archives will include be to all ACS journals included in the Archives, up to a current subscription to the ACS Web Editions. The access fee encompasses the entire body of research included in the Archive. Access is not available on a journal by journal basis.

Why did ACS create a functional, living version of its historical content?
ACS Journal Archives can help advance the work of scientists worldwide, by making the highest quality chemistry content easily searchable and immediately accessible. And in the future, ACS Journal Archives will feature CrossRef and SciFinder linking for added functionality.

What is a Current Subscription for an ACS Web Edition?
A Current Subscription to the ACS Web Edition of a journal is defined as the current year plus four previous years of full access in any given year of a subscription term.

When will content of the ACS Journal Archives be available for searching?
Content from the ACS Journal Archives will be available from the beginning of the trial period (May 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002). Complete content of the Archives will be posted on July 1, 2002.

How do you access the ACS Journal Archives?
As with ACS Web Editions, access will be provided via IP address recognition and will not require the use of a User ID and password. Full-text articles from the ACS Journal Archives will be accessible to Archives subscribers from cross-journal search results and individual journal homepages.

What search functionality is available?
Searching between current Web Editions and the Archives can be conducted simultaneously in one search. This seamless searching functionality between current subscriptions and the ACS Journal Archives will allow cross-journal searching by full-text, for all years covering all titles. Single journal or cross-journal searching will be able to be queried by author, title, key-word or through a search of all fields.

In addition, a new search feature called "Citation Find" has been added. This enhancement will allow users the ability to look up specific citations by searching on the journal, volume and page number of the citation or by the article’s unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier).

Search results will be identified as either an Article ASAP, current subscription, or Archives Article. Subscribers will be able to access the full-text and abstracts of the articles directly from the search results.

What steps is ACS taking to ensure the security and longevity of the ACS Journal Archives?
ACS created a long-term digital archive containing pages scanned at 600 dpi for black and white pages and 400 dpi for pages containing color and halftone images. Copies were made to both DVD and magnetic tape to ensure secure storage. In addition, the electronic data is housed securely in multiple locations around the country. As new advances are made in electronic publishing technology, ACS Publications plans on making further investments in the ACS Journal Archives to increase its value to the scientific community for generations to come.

Will there be separate usage stats for the ACS Journal Archives?
Yes. ACS will provide the Licensee ACS standard usage reports on a quarterly basis for the ACS Journal Archives via e-mail. Additional possibilities for accessing the statistics are currently being looked into — stay posted!

Will I have to sign a new Sales Agreement?
Yes. The Terms and Conditions of Use and Sales Agreements have been revised to include both the ACS Web Editions and the ACS Journal Archives. The new Agreements should simplify the licensing process as they provide one, unified document that covers the entire collection of ACS Publication electronic products. Customers choosing to access or purchase the Archives will be required to sign the new Agreement. The revised Terms and Conditions of Use as well as the revised Sales Agreements can be downloaded from http://pubs.acs.org/liblink.

In what format will the Archives content be available?
ACS Journal Archives will be available in Adobe Acrobat PDF formats for the years 1995 and back and in the standard Internet formats of HTML and Adobe Acrobat PDF from 1996 forward.

What is the ACS Archive Policy for the ACS Web Editions?
Except for termination for cause, upon request at time of cancellation, ACS Web Edition customers will be provided access to the content contained in a current subscription of the ACS Web Editions to which they subscribed in the given year of cancellation. Content will be made available in one of two ways: 1) the one-time provision of a PDF version in the form of a CD Rom or FTP transfer OR, 2) option to access any materials that were accessible during the term of the agreement for the appropriate ACS Journal Archives access fee under the terms and conditions of use for the ACS Journal Archives.

What will happen if my institution cancels a subscription to the ACS Journal Archives?
Access to the ACS Journal Archives is provided for a reasonable, annual access fee. Once a subscription to the ACS Journal Archives is terminated, access to the content in the ACS Journal Archives is not available.

What will happen to access to the content published in years no longer part of a current subscription in 2002?
Subscribers who do not wish to purchase the ACS Journal Archives will have the opportunity to take advantage of a one-time offering of a CD Rom for content published in 1996 and 1997 but will maintain their access to those years through the remainder of 2002. In 2003, content published in 1998 and back will be incorporated in the Archives.

Will ACS charge for access to the archives? If so, how and when will ACS begin charging for access to the ACS Journal Archives?
Yes, ACS will charge an annual access fee to those institutions that choose to subscribe. ACS Journal Archives will be accessible through an access fee beginning July 1, 2002.

How do I get a quote for my organization?
For specific pricing for your institution, please contact your ACS Account Manager. Contact information for Account Managers can be found at http://pubs.acs.org/liblink/salesteam

What is the pricing structure for the ACS Journal Archives collection?
No single-site institution will pay more than $4,500. Pricing will be dependent upon multiple factors. For specific pricing for your institution, please contact your ACS Account Manager. Contact information for Account Managers can be found at http://pubs.acs.org/liblink/salesteam

Will there be separate fees for consortial access to the ACS Journal Archives?
Yes. We are happy to offer pricing for consortia and to provide group access to the Archives. Consortial pricing will be calculated based on multiple factors including number of participating institutions, size of institutions, number of researchers, students, faculty, and FTEs. For specific pricing for your institution, please contact your ACS Account Manager. Contact information for Account Managers can be found at http://pubs.acs.org/liblink/salesteam

How does ACS anticipate handling renewals year to year?
Pricing for the ACS Journal Archives will be prorated for 2002 for July through December. Renewals for 2003 will include the full year fee at 2002 rates. Customers interested in purchasing multi-year access to the Archives should contact their Account Manager at http://pubs.acs.org/liblink/salesteam.

What role will subscription agents play in the processing of the ACS Journal Archiving orders?
While the ACS will provide pricing information for institutions wishing to purchase the ACS Journal Archives, invoices can still be forwarded on to recognized subscription agents for payment. In addition, agents will also be able to handle renewals once the institution’s customer’s pricing has been set and the Terms and conditions of Use and Sales Agreement signed with the ACS.

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