From: Todd Puccio <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 14:55:17 +0000 Thanks, Ann. If we are trying to say that there are things more important than money, then why would use the excuse of saving money as a reason to skirt the law ? Librarians (generally) are not free agents. We have been hired by our organization to obtain the literary and informational access that our organization needs to function. We are tasked to do so within the bounds of our organization's mission. This includes certain restraints such as budgets; and also integrity and legal structures. If that literary and informational access is expensive -- so be it - - that is the cost of doing business. If we want to make better negotiated deals, go ahead. Please remember that we conduct our business as an agent of our organization; everything we do represents that organization. Would any of you suggest that any other corporation or non-profit go out and buy any other business supplies from the black market ? Or pick them off the street because they fell out of a truck ? Civil disobedience is fine, as an individual. Sure, go stand up, protest. * I don't believe that our larger organizations have given us permission to conduct an act of civil disobedience on behalf of the whole organization. Please practice some integrity and self-discipline. Saving money is not the only priority. Unless the President of your university is willing to make an announcement on the cover of _The Chronicle of Higher Education_ that your organization is going to take a stand and act in civil disobedience by accepting SciHub articles ... I would highly recommend that any Faculty and Staff not do so. Thank You -- Todd Puccio Director of Technical Services / Librarian Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Library Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328 (954)262-3114 or ext 2-3114 [log in to unmask]