ACS FAQ SHEET

What is an ACS Web Edition?

The American Chemical Society’s Web Editions are web-based online versions of the ACS print journals. They are full text articles with all supplementary material delivered in two formats: HTML and PDF. There are currently 27 Web Editions of the 35+ ACS publications.

What ACS Publications are available as Web Editions and what are the URL’s?

Accounts of Chemical Research - http://pubs.acs.org/Accounts

Analytical Chemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/AC

Biochemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/Biochemistry

Bioconjugate Chemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/BC

Biomacromolecules - http://pubs.acs.org/biomac

Biotechnology Progress - http://pubs.acs.org/BP

Chemical Research in Toxicology - http://pubs.acs.org/CRT

Chemical Reviews - http://pubs.acs.org/CR

Chemistry of Materials - http://pubs.acs.org/CM

Energy & Fuels - http://pubs.acs.org/EF

Environmental Science & Technology - http://pubs.acs.org/EST

Inorganic Chemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/IC

Industrial & EC Research - http://pubs.acs.org/journals/iecred/index.html

Jrnl of Agricultural & Food Chemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/journals/jafcau/index.html

Jrnl of Chemical & Engineering Data - http://pubs.acs.org/journals/jceaax/index.html

Jrnl of Combinatorial Chemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/JCC

Jrnl of Chemical Information & Computer Science - http://pubs.acs.org/JCICS

Jrnl of Medicinal Chemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/JMC

Jrnl of Natural Products - http://pubs.acs.org/JNP

Jrnl of Organic Chemistry - http://pubs.acs.org/JOC

The Jrnl of Physical Chemistry A - http://pubs.acs.org/journals/jpcafh/index.html

The Jrnl of Physical Chemistry B - http://pubs.acs.org/journals/jpcbfk/index.html

The Jrnl of American Chemical Society - http://pubs.acs.org/journals/jacsat/index.html

Langmuir - http://pubs.acs.org/Langmuir

Macromolecules - http://pubs.acs.org/Macromolecules

Organic Letters - http://pubs.acs.org/OrgLett

Organic Proc Research & Development - http://pubs.acs.org/journals/oprdfk/index.html

Organometallics - http://pubs.acs.org/Organometallics

What ACS Publications are not available as Web Editions?

Chemical & Engineering News

Chemical Innovation (formerly CHEMTECH)

Chemistry Letters

Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan

Today’s Chemist at Work

Modern Drug Discovery

What are some of the key features that are offered with the ACS Web Editions of the journals (what gives the electronic version added value)?

The Web Editions include everything available in print and more. There are search capabilities by Title, Author and Keyword. There are links to the other ACS journals, CAS, and PubMed/Medline Abstracts.

What backfiles are included with the current year’s subscription to Web Editions?

ACS Web Editions include access to the current year plus the previous 4 (5 years of full text journal access) 1996-2000. There are plans in the future to make more articles available from volume 1, issue 1 of all the ACS Web Editions journals.

What years will be available in an ACS Web Editions subscription for calendar 2001?

In 2001, the Web Editions access will be current year (2001) plus the last 4 years (1997-2000). Please take special note that this is the current official policy, but discussions are ongoing concerning this issue. Clarifications and improvements to this official policy are likely to be forthcoming.

Will there be archival access to the Web Editions in perpetuity?

The Governing Board of the ACS has approved an archive policy which states that access for archives of subscriptions that are not renewed for online Web Editions will be offered to the subscriber as a cd rom for those years subscribed to in the past. Another option offered will be further continued electronic access for a reasonable annual fee.

Is there a TexShare Trial Period to try out ACS Web Editions?

Yes, the trial period is offered from June 19 — July 31, 2000. If a library would like to sign up for the rest of the year (August 1-December 31, 2000) then the cost would be a prorated 42% of the full year’s cost. ACS Account Manager Doug Storm will provide an exact quote of Web Editions costs for each library covering the rest of the year once the trial period begins.

How does the library participate in the TexShare trial period and/or subscribe? What do I need to do?

To take full advantage of the ACS-TexShare trial period, librarians should send their information to the ACS Institutional Account manager listed below with the following information:

(1) Library name and bill-to address

(2) Library’s contact person’s name, telephone number & fax number, and their email address (important for sending usage statistics).

(3) The library’s range of IP address(es).

Please send this information in an email message to:

Doug Storm at: d_storm@acs.org

Voice Mail: 1-800-227-5558 ext. 4606

Or: 202-872-4606

What is the cost to participate in the ACS-TexShare consortial agreement?

The ACS-TexShare consortial agreement is based upon the ACS Web Editions Option B plan (print & web access). Participating libraries are required to pay 15% above the cost of their library’s total ACS print subscription(s). For example, if a library has 10 subscriptions at a print cost $10,000 then the library would be required to pay an additional $1,500 for the annual cost.

Is the cost prorated if a library participates during the year?

Yes, the Web Editions cost will be prorated.

If the library only subscribes to one journal or less than the full print package, will that be the only Web Edition(s) the library gains access to?

No, the library will gain access to all the current 27 Web Editions, not just the ACS journals subscribed to in print, as a benefit of the TexShare consortial arrangement

Could the library just pay an additional 15% over print cost for selected ACS Web Editions subscriptions and not all the ACS journals subscribed to in print?

Yes, a library can subscribe to the Web Editions a la carte. In other words, just select subscriptions. But the library will have access to only those select Web Editions, not the full 27. A TexShare library must pay an additional 15% of ALL ACS print subscriptions (of the 27 that have Web Editions) to benefit from the consortial arrangement, i.e. access to all 27 Web Editions.

Can a library participate if it has no ACS print subscriptions?

Yes, if a library currently has no ACS print subscriptions, the library can still participate with full access to all the current 27 Web Editions at no cost. The library must still sign a license agreement. There is no charge at this time to gain access to the current 27 Web Editions as a participant of TexShare. Please take note, that there may be a charge in the future, when and if new ACS journals are published as Web Editions. Should this happen, libraries that have been getting fee-free access will have the option to opt out of the program.

Can a library take an electronic-only subscription?

Yes, a library can take an electronic-only subscription. In this situation, the librarian is encouraged to contact the ACS Account Manager, Doug Storm (email: d_storm@acs.org), to receive the preliminary quote of the costs. This option’s cost will be considered on a case-by-case basis until an official policy is designed to meet this growing demand.

Can a library cancel its print subscription renewals next year and still participate in the TexShare agreement?

The library can not cancel its print subscription renewals unless the library goes to all electronic subscriptions. Each library’s situation will be considered on a case-by-case basis if there are changes to the current subscriptions. Please contact the ACS Account Manager, Doug Storm (email: d_storm@acs.org), for details.

If a library has duplicate print subscriptions to an ACS journal, is the library required to pay an additional 15% for each subscription (both)?

Yes, under the current Option B plan, the library must pay 15% for all ACS print subscriptions (which offer Web Editions) - that includes duplicate or multiple institutional copies subscribed to by the library or institutional departments to benefit fully in the ACS-TexShare consortial arrangement. Individual subscriptions held by professors, instructors or individuals are not charged this additional 15% Option B cost, only institutional subscriptions subscribed to by the library and/or institution.

How will new ACS Web Edition titles that begin publication in 2001 be included in the TexShare consortial agreement? What will be the cost to my library?

The cost to libraries for any new publications published by the ACS in 2001 and beyond will be determined on a case-by-case basis for any library that does not have a print subscription to the new publication(s). This policy does not pertain to the current access to the 27 ACS Web Editions included in the initial TexShare consortial offer, which is made available regardless of the number of ACS print subscriptions.

Does the library need an ID/Password?

No, access is via IP authentication. The library will need to supply its specific IP Address.

How do I determine what my library’s IP address is?

If you are not aware of what the library’s IP address is, you can check for IP’s by going to the ACS Technical Support URL. At that site, you simply click on appropriate button, and the ACS will determine for you what your specific IP address is. Go to URL:

http://pubs.acs.org:9000

Does the ACS provide Usage Statistics?

The ACS provides one of the most comprehensive reports of any online publisher that allows a librarian to track online usage by journal, per format (HTML and PDF), searches, and downloads per IP Address. This is sent via email to the license administrator/contact person at each participating library.

Is a signed license agreement required?

Yes, each individual library that participates must sign an agreement that is specific to their institution.

Can Walk-in patrons access Web Editions?

Yes, per the license agreement, walk-in patrons can access the ACS Web Editions on site at the library.

Is remote access allowed?

Yes, authenticated users can access the ACS Web Editions through the library’s proxy server, if the library’s server has this dial-in capability.

Is simultaneous usage allowed?

Yes, there is unlimited simultaneous usage 24/7/365.

What if I have additional questions not answered by this FAQ Sheet?

Please do not hesitate to email any further questions or inquires to Doug Storm: d_storm@acs.org