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E-Resource Acquisitions In Academic Library Consortia, Christine N. Turner
E-Resource Acquisitions In Academic Library Consortia, Christine N. Turner
Christine Turner
Scholarly publishing is the information marketplace in which academic libraries function, and major shifts in traditional publishing and pricing models are in process. Library consortia have long been viewed as a means of increasing purchasing power and reducing costs. In late 2010, the Five College Libraries (FCL) hired R2 Consulting, LLC to investigate and make recommendations regarding how the Libraries cooperate more closely on the acquisition, management, and delivery of electronic resources. This study examines and evaluates how other academic library consortia are licensing and acquiring electronic books, databases, journals and streaming media. The organizations, activities, processes, history and trends …
Flying Solo, Economy Or Business Class Through Collections In The Cloud, Christine N. Turner
Flying Solo, Economy Or Business Class Through Collections In The Cloud, Christine N. Turner
Christine Turner
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