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This working group was established in 2010 to provide advice to JISC Collections. Its core aims are to:

  • Provide leadership for national negotiations designed to lower the cost of access to electronic information resources
  • Facilitate debate and, where appropriate, action to help implement possible long-term solutions to the rising costs of scholarly communication
  • Develop and advance strategy for cost-effective content acquisition and the delivery of electronic information resources which takes account of the dynamic nature of the information market place and the changing needs of the community
  • Assist the community in achieving and demonstrating value for money
  • Commission research to assist the community in the effective exploitation of electronic information resources to support research and teaching
  • Work in collaboration with JISC to support the enhancement of innovative resource discovery and library collection management services
  • Communicate to all stakeholders to foster a mutual understanding of the issues around electronic information resources
  • Ensure the best possible licensing terms and conditions and preservation arrangements for the library community

In 2012 the group will meet on 23rd January, 14th and 15th May, 17th July and 23rd October.

If you would like to suggest agenda items, or send a message to the group, please contact Carolyn Alderson