Systemic and economic interdependences in journal publication

This paper addresses some major changes occurring in scientific and technical journal publishing and the implications of these changes on scientists, publishers, and libraries — as a system. Particular attention is given to the interdependences among these participants. Hypotheses are given for the overall impact of changes such as a national periodicals system, increased interlibrary loaning, the Copyright Law of 1976, and changes in page charges. Implications of possible new directions are also discussed.