Harris, Lesley Ellen,
Licensing digital content : a practical guide for librarians / Lesley Ellen Harris. - Third edition. - xviii, 181 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
When to license -- Demystifying the licensing experience -- Learning the lingo -- Key digital licensing clauses -- Boilerplate clauses -- Un-intimidating negotiations -- Questions and answers on licensing -- Go license!.
Of the second edition, ARBA declared, Harris's book has become the standard for libraries and has yet to have an equal published that is either as useful or as clear. Covering the basics of digital licensing for librarians, the new third edition provides a freshened look at all the key issues as well as updated sample agreement clauses. Giving library professionals and students the understanding and the tools needed to negotiate and organize license agreements, Harris uses a plain-language approach that demystifies the process. Her guide explains licensing terminology and discusses changes in technology, including developments such as text and data mining; points out opportunities for cost savings; features many useful tools such as a comprehensive digital license checklist; provides sources of additional information on the global aspects of licensing; and walks readers through educating organizations that have signed license agreements. In its new edition, this resource remains a must-have for all information professionals who deal with licenses for electronic resources.--Back cover.
9780838916308
2017044800
Copyright--Electronic information resources--United States
Copyright--Electronic information resources
License agreements--United States
Libraries and electronic publishing--United States
Acquisition of electronic information resources--United States
Librarians--Handbooks, manuals, etc.--United States
KF3024.E44 / H36 2018
Licensing digital content : a practical guide for librarians / Lesley Ellen Harris. - Third edition. - xviii, 181 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
When to license -- Demystifying the licensing experience -- Learning the lingo -- Key digital licensing clauses -- Boilerplate clauses -- Un-intimidating negotiations -- Questions and answers on licensing -- Go license!.
Of the second edition, ARBA declared, Harris's book has become the standard for libraries and has yet to have an equal published that is either as useful or as clear. Covering the basics of digital licensing for librarians, the new third edition provides a freshened look at all the key issues as well as updated sample agreement clauses. Giving library professionals and students the understanding and the tools needed to negotiate and organize license agreements, Harris uses a plain-language approach that demystifies the process. Her guide explains licensing terminology and discusses changes in technology, including developments such as text and data mining; points out opportunities for cost savings; features many useful tools such as a comprehensive digital license checklist; provides sources of additional information on the global aspects of licensing; and walks readers through educating organizations that have signed license agreements. In its new edition, this resource remains a must-have for all information professionals who deal with licenses for electronic resources.--Back cover.
9780838916308
2017044800
Copyright--Electronic information resources--United States
Copyright--Electronic information resources
License agreements--United States
Libraries and electronic publishing--United States
Acquisition of electronic information resources--United States
Librarians--Handbooks, manuals, etc.--United States
KF3024.E44 / H36 2018