TY - BOOK ID - 3087405 TI - Negotiating licences for digital resources PY - 2006 SN - 9781856045865 1856045862 9781856049818 1856049817 130634221X PB - London : Facet, DB - UniCat KW - License agreements. KW - Acquisition of electronic information resources. KW - Electronic information resources. KW - Accords sur les licences KW - Acquisitions (Bibliothèques) KW - Sources d'information électroniques KW - Sources d'information électroniquesSources d'information électroniques KW - License agreements KW - Acquisition of electronic information resources KW - Electronic information resources KW - 346.070942 KW - Digital information resources KW - Digital resources (Information resources) KW - Electronic information sources KW - Electronic resources (Information resources) KW - Information resources KW - Agreements, Licensing KW - Intellectual property licenses KW - Joint-venture agreements KW - Licensing agreements KW - Contracts KW - Industrial property KW - Intangible property KW - Licenses KW - Law and legislation KW - Acquisitions (Bibliothèques) KW - Sources d'information électroniques KW - Libraries and electronic publishing. KW - Electronic publishing and libraries KW - Electronic publishing KW - Libraries and electronic publishing UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:3087405 AB - With the increasing availability of digital resources, it is vital for those involved in purchasing them to get to grips with the complexities of contracts, costs and the relationships that exist between subscriber and publisher. "Negotiating Licences for Digital Resources" is a practical guide on how to get the best deal for online subscriptions. The processes outlined in this book can be applied to a wide range of electronic products, ranging from e-journals to multi-modular databases. There are practical tips and guidance on what to focus on during the course of the negotiation and, most importantly, what preparation is needed to ensure that you gather the necessary amount of information to achieve the best outcome. The text guides you logically through the stages of negotiation, from initial awareness of your organization's needs to making the contract more understandable, and offers advice on the skills and techniques of negotiation, whether in written or face-to-face scenarios. This book can act as a reference tool for experienced negotiators, or as a primer for those who have never before been involved in the process. It is essential reading for information professionals, knowledge managers, online resource buyers and procurement officers across all sectors, and will also be of interest to publishers, e-journal agents and vendors of online resources. ER -