Acquisition of electronic journals in libraries consortia

  • Silvia Contardi Instituto de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. UBA
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i11.916
Keywords: Academic libraries, Library consortia, Electronic journals, Licences

Abstract

Because of the dramatic increment in journal subscriptions prices during the last few years,  Academic libraries solved this problem by joining and creating library consortia, where, besides cooperation, sharing and access information facilities, they managed to decrease the acquisition costs of international scientific journals, allowing to continue supporting education and research activities. Details of different conditions related to consortia purchase are highlighted: characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, licences and pricing models. It also evaluates experience of consortia from Australia, Greece and Brazil, which are based on this cooperation system to acquire their e-journals.

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Published
2004-12-01
How to Cite
Contardi, S. (2004). Acquisition of electronic journals in libraries consortia. Información, Cultura Y Sociedad, (11), 117-128. https://doi.org/10.34096/ics.i11.916
Issue
No 11 (2004)
Section
Course Work

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