Challenging the Big Deal: A Case Study From The UK

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Challenging the Big Deal: A Case Study From The UK

Monday, April 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM–5:35 PM CDT

Amphitheater 204

Track

Collection Development and Assessment

Keywords

"Big Deal" "ejournal metrics"

Abstract

This case study describes the model used by thirty UK libraries to evaluate the impact of cancelling their subscriptions to the Elsevier and Wiley-Blackwell Big Deals. The assumption that Big Deals are always the most cost effective method of providing immediate access to journal articles proved to be incorrect.

Learning Objectives

discuss the implications of rejecting publisher "big deals" demonstrate an understanding of the issues to consider when evaluating "big deals"

hashtag

#ejournalmetrics #erl12