From: Ann Shumelda Okerson <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:54:26 -0500

A most useful resource from SPARC:  see below.

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From: Greg Tananbaum <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 8:06 AM
Subject: [SPARC] New SPARC Resource: Big Deal Cancellations
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>

SPARC is pleased to release a new resource
<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/big-deal-cancellation-tracking/> exploring
a growing trend within the global library community -  the cancellation of
so-called "big deals" (large bundles of journal titles sold at a discount
off of aggregate list price). The goals of this resource are threefold: to
contextualize why a growing number of libraries worldwide have undertaken
big deal assessments and cancellations; to detail what specifics steps
libraries have taken to "cut the cord"; and to provide practical resources
for libraries interested in evaluating collection strategies, honing
value-for-money calculations, integrating faculty input into the process,
and negotiating an exit from big deals.  The resource includes a detailed
look at what more than two dozen libraries from all around the world have
done to assess and adjust their approaches to these bundled subscription
schemes.

We invite you to both explore SPARC's big deal cancellation resource
<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/big-deal-cancellation-tracking/>, and to
add your voice to the dialog.  If you have experience in evaluating and
cancelling subscription journal bundles, please let us know if we can add
your data to the resource.  Additionally, if you are at a library
considering its own big deal assessment and could benefit from the insight
of your peers, please don't hesitate to contact SPARC for guidance.

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