The word journal comes from the Anglo French term Journal,was
first used in the 15th centuary.Journal that are available in an
electronic format are known as e-Journals.
According to the Harnods Librarians Glossary,an e-journal is a
journal for which the full end product is available on optical
disc,over a network in any electronic from.
Journals are known today by different names such as Online
JournalsElectronic SerialsElectronic PeriodicalsVirtual
JournalsDigital Serials
Journals can be accessed online or in the form of a CD.The
e-journals can be accessed in three ways-Remote access from the
library server,access through databases.
Access issues web presentation searchability likebility
to,from,within and between articles interactivity and
customisation.
Aid in scholarly work provision of better access creation of
archives unique facilities.
Difficulty in reading computer screens coverage. Archiving
perishable citation.
