Researcher ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9087-5462

Department/Program

Claremont Colleges Library

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

11-13-2024

Abstract

Transformative agreements represent a paradigm shift in academic publishing, aiming to transition from subscription-based models to sustainable open access. While larger institutions may find these agreements financially advantageous, concerns persist among small to mid-sized libraries regarding the staffing implications for implementation and management.

Sitting in-between well-funded research-intensive and small teaching-focused institutions, mid-sized institutions often provide a full range of research and instruction services with a smaller scale of staff and resources. As a result, scholarly communication responsibilities often sit nebulously in-between different areas of the Library, with varied priorities and scope.

This presentation will introduce an environmental scan that identifies common concerns among small to mid-sized institutions regarding the implementation and management of transformative agreements, explores the financial implications and the staffing levels and expertise required for effective management of these agreements, and uncovers innovative strategies and solutions adopted by institutions to mitigate challenges associated with transformative agreements.

We will zoom in on how librarians at two mid-sized institutions are grappling with new tasks, work processes, and internal communication flows that require their collections and e-resource management staff to learn new skills, absorb new responsibilities, and redefine areas of responsibility.

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