(16 Dec 2022) In 2021, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) E–Resources Management Working Group revised its licensing principles to include updated accessibility language to better reflect the member libraries’ values and priorities around collections and e–resources. As the group reviewed model language and determined which iterations and clauses would be most ideal, discussions ensued…
(11 Nov 2021) As Big Deals start to disappear, the desire that motivated them—easy and instant access to massive amounts of content – doesn’t. In response to cutting subscription access, many institutions put in place ‘alternative access’ strategies to provide pathways to accessing content that was previously available via subscription. In this resource, SPARC explores…
(18 December 2017) Aimed at library staff involved in negotiations with vendors for access to information resources, the course is pitched at an introductory-intermediary level. It begins 31 January 2018. More here.
(20 September 2017) The next fully-facilitated Negotiation Skills for Librarians online course by Sarah Durrant will begin on October 25th 2017. This very practical and popular course has been designed for librarians, consortia staff and other information professionals to help them develop their negotiation knowledge, skills and confidence in a safe, friendly and encouraging environment.…
(15 October 2015) In January 2016 a new, facilitated online training course – Negotiation Skills for Librarians – will be available to librarians, consortia staff and other information professionals. Sarah Durrant has been delivering the 1-day in-person workshop, on which the online course is based, in Europe and the Middle East since 2008, frequently on…