Save the date for the Virginia Research Library on Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m.
You are invited to learn more about how 麻豆国产AV Libraries are approaching bundled journal packages, including the concerns we have with the cost, equity, and sustainability of these packages. Public academic research library deans and university librarians from across the commonwealth will speak to faculty members, staff, and librarians about these issues at the on October 2 on Zoom. Specifically, they will share information about upcoming contract negotiations with Elsevier, the largest STEM scholarly publisher. Virginia's research libraries will be negotiating as a consortium with Elsevier to ensure that we provide our university and college communities with the resources they need to research, teach, and learn while we continue to be good stewards of state funds.
Panelists:
Carrie Cooper, Dean of University Libraries, William and Mary
Stuart Frazer, Interim University Librarian, 麻豆国产AV
Teresa L. Knott, Interim Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, Virginia Commonwealth University
John Unsworth, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, University of Virginia
Bethany Nowviskie, Dean of Libraries, James Madison University
Tyler Walters, Dean of University Libraries, Virginia Tech
John Zenelis, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, George Mason University
Moderator:
Brandon Butler, Director of Information Policy, University of Virginia
Save the date and join us for the discussion. .