The supply market for scientific journal subscriptions is unlike most other supply markets. Free content, based on publicly funded research, is transformed into premium digital subscriptions by an oligarchy of commercial publishers with net profit margins well above 20%. The oligopoly is being challenged by the Open Access and Open Science movements, and changes are […]
7 Things to Know Before Signing a License
Negotiating a digital content license with a vendor can be daunting – and getting all the contractual details right perhaps even more so. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you are new to this area, or just need a refresher, this article will get you off to a good start. This advice […]
