Hi – I’ve found mixed results. Some vendors won’t negotiate shorter than 12 months and will instead push for super-rated renewals of 15 or 18 months. Which depending on the thing, could be fine (access fees for a perpetual access archive you’ve already laid out big $$ for). Probably depends on the reasons for the request, and evidence/information you’re willing/able to provide. Some vendors are more open to finding creative solutions than others. Without specifics, hard to say more, but feel free to contact me off list if you’d like to chat more!

Jaclyn

Jaclyn McLean, BA MLIS
Electronic Resources Librarian

University of Saskatchewan

University Library

jaclyn.mclean@usask.ca

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Good afternoon. Does anyone have experience with negotiating shortened licenses for renewal of resources? i.e. 6-9 months rather than 12? I’m interested in how well requests like that are received by vendors, impact on work flows, etc.

Please feel free to respond off-list if necessary.

Jennifer Sauer, MLIS

Scholar Services & E-Resources Librarian

Forsyth Library

Fort Hays State University

(785)628-5262

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