Licensing Digital Content : A Practical Guide for Librarians

Harris, Lesley Ellen

ISBN 10: 0838916309 / ISBN 13: 9780838916308

Published by ALA Editions, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Licensing Digital Content : A Practical Guide for Librarians
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0838916309
• ISBN 13: 9780838916308
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

Review

"Harris' book provides gentle, thorough, and up-to-date guidance in this process... Librarians with little or considerable licensing experience can benefit from the explanations, guidance, and references provided..." "Harris...has taken a complex subject and written, in lay readers terms, guidelines for the licensing of digital content... [R]ecommended for those libraries that license digital materials." "This clear, concise guide is an excellent introduction to the brave new world of digital content licensing." "The coverage is complete, covering all parts of a license big and small." "Entire chapters are devoted to frequently asked questions and the lingo of licensing, and 'licensing tips' throughout teach you to think like a negotiator while learning the basics." ..".user friendly and packed with information."