RE: Multi-Site licensing language

["Linda Kathryn Lewis" <llewis@unm.edu>]

Hello,

I agree with Joan. Geographic restrictions are not relevant for 
electronic resources. Some publishers cling stubbornly to 
separate site fees, and a few remain convinced that access must 
be limited to within 6 or so miles of the main library building. 
Does anyone have insights on how that ridiculous policy started? 
What difference does it make if it's 5 miles or 20 or 60?

Linda Lewis
University of New Mexico


>>> "Emmet, Joan" <joan.emmet@yale.edu> 04/03/09 9:15 PM >>>
Georgie,

I push hard against "multi-site" licensing all together.  When
licenses take into account all of the FTE of an institution or
whatever means of pricing, it should be institutionally based
rather than geographically. I define an institution by its IP
ranges, which is more accurate as affiliated users could be
anywhere and as long as they can connect to the secure network of
the institution, there is absolutely no reason to consider the
geographical location of the institution.

I would encourage everyone to adopt this understanding.  Site
simply isn't relevant in the world of electronic access from
anywhere on the globe.

Joan Emmet
Program Support Librarian, NERL Consortium
PH: 203.432.2897 | FX: 203.432.7231
joan.emmet@yale.edu


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[mailto:owner-liblicense-l@lists.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Georgie Donovan
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 12:08 AM
To: liblicense-l@lists.yale.edu
Subject: Multi-Site licensing language

Hi all,

Does someone have a clear-cut definition for when a campus
becomes a multi-site, triggering multi-site pricing & licensing
requirements?  Our school has a strong distance ed program, but
has recently begun talking about whether to station permanent
staff/faculty at community colleges or other local schools where
we teach these satellite classes.  My thinking is that once there
is a permanent full-time staff/faculty person there, it may
define us as campus with more than one site.  Or would the
tipping point come later, when there's truly a branded
Appalachian State University - Hickory (or some such)?  You may
backchannel me directly (donovangl@appstate.edu) or write to the
list.  Thanks much,

Georgie

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Georgie Donovan, Asst. Professor
Lead Acquisitions Librarian
Belk Library - Appalachian State University
w - 828.262.7571