RE: PDA Sales: journal articles (was: Interview with Springer's Derk Haank)

["Schwartz, Judy" <Schwartzj@trocaire.edu>]

Yes, that's true for some universities - it was talked about at 
the Charleston Conference last November that this model is more 
cost-effective than an annual purchase would be.  We, however, 
are not there yet for either format. Judy

Judith K Schwartz, MLS
Director of Library Services
Trocaire College - the Mercy College of WNY
Buffalo NY 14220-2094
http://library.trocaire.edu

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[mailto:owner-liblicense-l@lists.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Sandy Thatcher
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 6:54 PM
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Subject: Re: PDA Sales: (was: Interview with Springer's Derk Haank)

If I remember correctly, PDA has been tried for journal articles 
as an alternative to journal subscriptions at some universities. 
others on this list can provide the details.

Sandy Thatcher


At 8:03 PM -0500 1/26/11, <Toby.GREEN@oecd.org> wrote:

>If patron-driven is the only model, then obviously not. What
>needs to be considered is the total cost of purchase for what
>gets used, taking into account with the value-added services
>that come with the content. This complexity will likely lead to
>a choice of purchase models - but the key to success is still
>value whichever model.
>
>While I'm thinking about it, if patron-driven purchasing is an
>alternative to book 'big deals', then surely the same could be
>true for journals? Patron-driven purchasing article-by-article
>(and for that matter, chapter-by-chapter) anyone?
>
>Toby