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 -- Joseph J. Esposito Processed Media [log in to unmask] @josephjesposito +Joseph Esposito