Virtual panel discussion: Understanding Transformative Agreements

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The ACRL-NEC E-Resources Management and Scholarly Communication Interest Groups invite you to a panel presentation exploring the current and future state of transformative agreements and their impact on the scholarly publishing landscape. Whether you are new to the topic or have experience negotiating these deals for your library, the panelists' insights will deepen your understanding of this transitional licensing model.

 

Event details:

When: Friday, April 28, 10:30 am–noon Eastern

Where: Zoom (registration link)

Cost: FREE

 

Panelists:

Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Michael Rodriguez (Lyrasis)

Maridath Wilson (Boston College)

 

Discussion topics will include:

Are transformative agreements achieving their purpose of advancing the scholarly communication landscape toward Open Access?

What concerns you most about the state of transformative agreements in scholarly publishing?

What are the best practices for libraries considering transformative deals?

 

Attendees are invited to submit questions for the panelists in advance.

 

Questions about the event? Contact the organizers:

Shawn Martin (SCIG) - Shawn.J...@dartmouth.edu

John Holm (ERMIG) - jho...@norwich.edu

 

We look forward to sharing this important conversation with you!