What's the Big Deal?
2005; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 48; Issue: 1-2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1300/j123v48n01_06
ISSN1541-1095
Autores Tópico(s)Library Science and Information Systems
ResumoSUMMARY This paper is based on a presentation given by Ken Frazier in tandem with Loretta Ebert. The term "Big Deal" is used to describe licensing agreements that provide expanded or complete access to the e-journal content of major publishers. The author discusses the liabilities and opportunities created by a library collection development strategy that avoids buying into Big Deals and focuses instead on journal cost-effectiveness. Even the most cost-effective Big Deals are not financially sustainable and can, at best, provide a transition to a more open and affordable scholarly communication system.
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