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This account aims to document the experiences of transitioning a journal from print to electronic format.

May 28, 2026

From Humble Beginnings

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This account aims to document the experiences of transitioning a journal from print to electronic format.
Personal recollections from Michael Lambur, the editor during the transition.
Discussion of initial reactions and knowledge at the time of electronic publishing.
Narrative detailing involvement of various individuals during the transition process.
Insights into the challenges faced during the transition to electronic publishing.
Reflections on the reactions to the new electronic format from the community.
A better understanding of how historical efforts shaped current publishing practices.

Abstract

Michael Lambur, the Journal of Extension editor who presided over the transition from paper to electronic format in 1994-95, recounts some of his experiences during this historic effort. Highlights include how little was known at the time about publishing a journal electronically, how we initially began, reactions to publishing electronically, and recollections about the people involved in the process at the time.

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