From: Ann Shumelda Okerson <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2017 10:47:34 -0400

Joe, you didn't ask this, but I imagine that we'd have to see some
re-structuring of at least the larger academic libraries.  Assuming
that 3/4 of the acquisitions function would go away, then perhaps 3/4
of the content budget would gradually follow suit, as many researchers
would pay for APCs out of their own grants, with the library picking
up just the unfunded articles.  Staff-wise, as Scott P wrote, that
may not be so much of a change.  But as the library becomes less and
less a business function and more and more embedded into research and
teaching, there should be thoughtful discussion about where it
fits in the campus structure and who funds at least some of its
increasingly specialist services.   Ann



From: Joseph Esposito <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2017 13:23:28 -0400

Perhaps this group can help me brainstorm about a question that I have
been pondering for some time now.

It's often said that in the future, all scholarly publications will be
open access. Without taking sides in that debate, I have been
wondering what functions an academic library in the First World would
provide if there were no more toll access publications. What services
will remain and what new ones will be added to a library's
responsibilities? For purposes of this thought experiment, we can
include gold, green, and platinum OA in our speculations. The only
thing that would change is the complete absence of toll access
publications.

I appreciate any speculations you wish to share.

Joe Esposito

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