At the end of 2022, the E-Resources Management Working Group of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) published a guide to negotiating accessibility with vendors. This guide is meant to serve as a reference tool for library staff involved in licensing and e-resources management as they advocate for strong accessibility assurances in their formal contracts with service and content providers. In the process of creating the guide, the working group members were reminded of the incredible value of asking questions, having discussions, and sharing experiences when it comes to license negotiation. With that in mind, please join us at this Ask Me Anything session to discuss licensing and accessibility with a larger community. We’ll give a brief presentation on the background of the project and then open up the room to questions.
Already know what you want to ask? Please fill out this online form, and we’ll respond during the session.
The following links are helpful resources that will inform the discussion:
-TRLN Guide to Negotiating Accessibility in E-Resource Licenses, December 2022, PDF
-Webinar recording, Licensing E-Resources for Accessibility, Library Accessibility Alliance, October 2023, 52 minutes
*Note: This session will not be recorded. Want to participate? You’ll need to attend the live session.
Panelists:
Beth Ashmore is the Associate Head for Serials of the Acquisitions and Discovery department at North Carolina State University. In that role, she leads the serials unit in the ordering, receiving, cataloging, and management of print and electronic serials and continuing resources. Prior to joining NC State, Beth served as the Metadata Librarian for Serials and Electronic Resources at Samford University. She holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Samford University, a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, and a Bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago.
Megan Kilb is the Interim Head of Resource Acquisitions & Management at UNC-Chapel Hill. In this role, she provides strong leadership, direction, coordination, and strategic planning for the department, leads staff responsible for the efficient licensing, ordering, and receipt of library materials in all formats, and manages the licensing process and workflow for the libraries. Prior to this role, Megan served in a variety of acquisitions and e-resources-related positions at UNC. She holds a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree from Furman University.
Virginia Martin is the Head of the Electronic Resources & Serials Acquisitions department at Duke University Libraries. In that role she provides vision and leadership for the procurement and evaluation of continuing and electronic resources, as well as oversight of electronic resource and print serials management. Prior to joining Duke University Libraries, Virginia served as the Head of Electronic & Continuing Resource Acquisitions at Joyner Library, East Carolina University. She holds a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary.
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GLA Technical Services Interest Group:
Sofia Slutskaya, Chair
Emily Williams, Vice Chair/Chair Elect
Tara Kunesh, Secretary
