This analysis was taken as a first step to shed light on what we believe is a crucial issue. The data presented here are for one academic library only. It is a case study and as such can only suggest answers. We rely on journal use data that is wanting, but which is the best available now. As standards develop this data will improve and lead to more precise analyses. The transition from print to electronic publications will cause fundamental changes in scholarly communications, and the impact on libraries, their funders and their users will be great. It is important that the persons guiding these changes have the best information available to inform their decisions. We present these initial findings with the hope that it will contribute knowledge that others can use, and hopefully, will build on.