ATG Special Report- Journal Hemorrhaging: New Titles and the Impact on Libraries

This paper examines the output of new journal titles over the years 2008-2017 with specific criteria. The number of new titles is examined, taking into account the impact of ceased and open access titles. The number of new journal titles is shown to be coming out at a pace that few libraries would be able to handle as part of their budgets even if offered at low prices. The impact of price increases on top of the new titles is used to illustrate the new titles entering an already tense market makes the situation even more unsustainable. The publishers of new titles and subject areas are also examined to give a view as to where the output of new titles is most common.