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Licensing and Negotiations for Librarians Online

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Prerequisites

None

Course description

This two-hour online session will provide an overview of the basic characteristics of license agreements for online databases frequently used in libraries. Through reading and discussing sample licenses we will define general licensing terms, identify problem clauses, provide you with the ability to spot good and bad licenses, and gain a better understanding of eContent contracts. We will also discuss the fundamentals of negotiation skills and techniques and identify the appropriate situations in which to use them.

Perfect for

This course is designed for any library staff member whose responsibilities include database licensing and negotiations.

Topics covered include

  • Defining general licensing terms
  • Identifying problem clauses
  • How to spot good and bad licenses
  • Gain a better understanding of eContent contracts
  • Basic fundamentals of negotiation skills and techniques

Course details

Duration: 2 Hours

Fee:

$ 30.00 Members

$ 70.00 Non Members

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