Journal Subscription Models: Initiating "Big Deal" Conversations

Virtual Half-Day Workshop

February 21, 2018
10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST

Stephen Bosch 
Librarian, Content & Collections
University of Arizona

Johnathan Nabe
Professor, Library Affairs
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Karen J. Rupp-Serrano
Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources and Services
University of Oklahoma Libraries

Alicia Wise
Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Networks
Elsevier

SPARC reports in their recent Big Deal Cancellation Tracking resource that between 2015 and 2017, 21 institutions cancelled such agreements. Others appear to be preparing to take similar actions in 2018. With these major changes, will the "Big Deal" survive or is it time for new solutions and new best practices?

This workshop aims to explore the issues and initiate conversations that have the potential to create viable alternatives to what's currently in place. NFAIS intends to be the safe haven for such dialogues to continue past this event. The intent is for all stakeholders to contribute to the creation of a mutual set of principles for long-term outcomes that meet the needs of both libraries and publishers.

Our experienced colleagues will address both library needs and evaluation efforts, as well as creative solutions publishers are working on as they keep pace with technological advancements. During the workshop, case studies and analyses from all stakeholders will contribute to our understanding of the constant shifting of a shared landscape.

Attendees will hear administrators, faculty, and librarians from institutions around the country including: Southern Illinois University Carbondale; University of Arizona; University of Oklahoma; University of Oregon; and West Virginia University. John Wiley and Sons and Elsevier will also round out the discussion, adding a broader perspective of all stakeholders in creating solutions.

At the close of the workshop attendees will have:

• explored opportunities for libraries to be involved in the decision-making process for subscription packaging;
• gained a greater understanding of library needs from a "customer" perspective; and
• examined creative solutions that will create a better mutual understanding and path toward sustainable solutions.

Want to join this BIG conversation?

See you on February 21st ~ and bring your colleagues.

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