From: Joseph Esposito <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 20:45:49 -0400

Julia wrote:

"potentially influencing/introducing editorial control by vendors into
the type of research we conduct in our field."

I'm not sure that the phrase "editorial control" is perfectly on
target, but your point is definitely one implication of where this is
heading.  When you expose the data, all kinds of conclusions can be
drawn and new policies and actions can and will be derived from it.
With transparency, the wall (if that is the right word) that protects
academic freedom breaks down or at least becomes more porous.
Researchers, deans, provosts, publishers, granting agencies,
government officials--all can see these data. It's hard to believe
that someone would look at the data and not try to do something with
them.

Joe Esposito

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On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 8:20 PM, LIBLICENSE <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> From: Juleah Ann Swanson <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 16:37:03 +0000
>
> Hi colleagues,
>
> I’m looking for some insight on a trend I’ve been seeing with
> publisher licenses.
>
> I’ve noticed in a few licenses, language is being added that restricts
> libraries use and dissemination of COUNTER usage data.
>
> Two types of restrictions I’ve seen are either:
>
> 1.       Restricting use and dissemination of COUNTER statistics to
> within the institution/library, OR
>
> 2.       Requesting permission from vendor/publisher for use and
> dissemination of COUNTER statistics.
>
> I am very concerned about these types of restrictions impeding on and
> potentially influencing/introducing editorial control by vendors into
> the type of research we conduct in our field. A great deal of
> research, publications, and conference presentations on collection
> development, acquisitions, and e-resources rely on the dissemination
> of COUNTER usage statistics.
>
> Furthermore, restrictions could lead to important research projects
> not being shared with the greater community, impeding innovation and
> introduction of new ideas in our field.
>
> I also happen to stumble upon this blog post arguing that publishers
> should take back more control over COUNTER stats and other analytics:
>
> http://squidsolutions.com/publisher-own-usagedata/
>
> So this trend I’m seeing in licenses may become more prevalent as this
> discussion grows.
>
> Here are some questions that I’d like some better understanding on:
>
> -Can COUNTER stats be “owned”?
>
> -Is there already an existing precedent on who owns this data between
> libraries and vendors?
>
> -Are others seeing restrictions in license agreements?
>
> (I wasn’t able to find a previous thread on this topic in the
> archives, but I apologize if this has already been discussed!)
>
> Thanks everyone,
>
> Juleah Swanson
>
>
> Head of Acquisitions Services
> University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
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