Hi, everyone.

I was wondering if anyone out there has utilized pay per view for access to articles from very expensive journals.  I read a book recently that said it is possible to set up such a service and have it accessible in an open url resolver just like any other online journal source.  One resource I consulted suggested that it be a staff mediated type resource where someone has to verify that the article in question is not accessible in another resource the library owns.  Anyway, does anyone out there do this?  If so, do you put funds on account with a publisher or vendor or do you just pay for it when it comes up?  Also, is it better to use publishers directly or go through a resource like Copyright Clearance Center?  I don't want any contacts from vendors or publishers.  I am just thinking about this.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Barbara M. Pope, MALS
Periodicals/Reference Librarian
Axe Library
Pittsburg State University
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg KS 66762
620-235-4884
bpope@pittstate.edu