From: Eric-Jan Dol <[log in to unmask]>

Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:44:47 -0800

We are in negotiations with McGraw-Hill and want to add the following clause about modifications of subscribed materials to the license,

b. Notification of Modifications of Subscribed Materials. MH shall give Participating Institutions notice of any substantial modifications in Subscribed Materials. If any such modification renders the Subscribed Materials less useful to Participating Institutions or its Authorized Users, MH shall reimburse Participating Institution in an amount that the withdrawal is proportional to the total Fees owed by Participating Institution under this Agreement.

MGH is reluctant to agree with this clause. They want to hold onto their clause,

a. MH has the right to revise or update the Subscribed Materials at any time during the term of the Agreement.

Do other libraries/consortia have experience with a negotiation over this clause, and what was the result?

thank you for your response

Eric-Jan Dol

Licensing and Offers Assistant, SCELC