Request Form for SCP Cataloging Records for Open Access Journals

For a definition of what constitutes open access and additional information about cataloging and providing access to publicly-available items, see "Open Access Resources at the UC Libraries: Policies and Procedures for Shared Cataloging, Linking and Management".

Use this form to request the cataloging of up to ten individual titles (submit a separate request for each title). To request the cataloging of a group of more than ten titles, see the Requests for New SCP Cataloging Projects guidelines.

Step 1. Title of journal to be cataloged:

Step 2. Check the title desired in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

SCP is in the process of cataloging over 1000 titles in this database. If you have a DOAJ title you would like to see moved up in the priority list, enter it in the box above. If not there, go to Step 3.

Step 3. URL of journal (required):

Step 4. Other. Use Comments Below

Step 5. Name of Database (required):

If the A&I service where the journal is indexed is not known, search the Ulrich's Periodical Directory to locate the database(s) that abstract and/or index the desired journal. Choose from the JSC "approved" list of sources below:

To perform a Quick Search in Ulrich's:

Step 5.1 From the drop down menu, choose a type of search (e.g., Title (Exact) or ISSN).
Step 5.2 Type your search criteria in the box.
Step 5.3 Click SUBMIT and you will arrive at the Search Result Screen.
Step 5.4 Click the highlighted text under Title for a Basic Description of the item.
Step 5.5 Select the Abstracting/Indexing & Article Access tab and select a source.

Step 6. Suggested subject headings for this resource (Optional):

Your Name (required)
Your email address (required)

Your UC campus affiliation:

Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside

San Diego San Francisco Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

Please check here if you wish to be notified when the resource has been cataloged.

Step 9.

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