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This page provides information for vendors with existing agreements with 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN and for vendors interested in working with the consortium in the future.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN is a library consortium serving 34 post-secondary libraries across 51ºÚÁÏÍø and the Yukon. We work with a range of vendors to offer products and services to partnering libraries. Most notably, 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN licenses more than 120 resourcesÌýon behalf of its partner libraries. These include both index and abstract services as well as full-text databases.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN is a partnership of the and its partner libraries.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN Partner Libraries

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN licenses databases on behalf of the 25Ìýpublic post-secondary colleges, institutes, and universities in 51ºÚÁÏÍø, plus 9 associate members. These libraries are grouped into tiers according to type and size of institution. Visit theÌýPartner Libraries pageÌýfor more information.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN Licensing Principles

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN's licensing process is guided by the following principles:

• Relationships between consortia, publishers, and vendors are partnerships. By nurturing strong, non-adversarial, lasting relationships, 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN is able to realize benefits for partner libraries, publishers, and vendors alike.
• Each partner library is autonomous and makes its own decision regarding its ultimate participation in consortial licenses and services.
• Partner libraries must always realize a benefit from working with 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN to license a resource. Individual prices for libraries, therefore, cannot be better than those offered through 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN.
• 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN provides publishers and vendors with an efficient method for negotiating licenses through one office, for billing via one invoice, and for disseminating information on licensed products through an established communication infrastructure.
• Working through 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN, publishers and vendors streamline implementation and troubleshooting.
• 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN does not benefit economically from any discounts proffered by publishers and vendors. All savings are passed on directly to partner libraries.
• While being sensitive to publishers' and vendors'Ìýneeds for discretion, 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN values open and transparent operations. Final pricing for products licensed through 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN will be shared with all partner libraries.
• Recognizing that each partner library is different, 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN maintains there is value in creating a consistent pricing and discount approach for resources under consideration for licensing.

New Product Licensing Process

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN's new product licensing process is driven by the needs of its partner libraries.ÌýPartner libraries nominate resources they feel should be considered for licensing by the consortium using the 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN ResourceÌýForum, whichÌýis open to suggestions for a short period every two to three years. A Ranking Survey is then distributed to partner libraries, inviting themÌýto voteÌýamong the resources nominated in the Resource Forum. The results of the Ranking Survey establish 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN's acquisition priorities.

The ResourceÌýForum and Ranking Survey are open only to partner libraries. Vendors wishing to have their products licensed by 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN should follow these steps:

• solicit interest in the product from among the partner libraries,
• ask the libraries to consider nominating the product for consideration in the ResourceÌýForum.

Many vendors find that the best way to reach many 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN partner library staff at once is by participating in the annual conference.

The 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN new product licensing process benefits everyone as it ensures that there is sufficient interest among partner libraries for a successful offering before we begin negotiations with the vendor.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN does not seek unsolicited product offers from vendors, nor will it pass on such offers to its libraries.

Licensing and Technical Considerations

Typically 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN licenses products on an "opt-in"Ìýbasis, with two or more partner libraries choosing to subscribe to a license. The pricing model usually reflects 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN's tier structure, although alternate pricing models can be considered. 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN serves as a central communication point with the vendor, handling the negotiations, communicating with partner libraries, signing the licence, and invoicing libraries. In exchange for the value it brings to the licensing process, 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN expects consortial pricing to reflect a significant discount off the "retail price"Ìýand that this pricing be an exclusive benefit for our partner libraries. Partner libraries pay the same price that 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN is charged for a product; no administration fee or commission is added.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN works with vendors to achieve a contract, license, or terms of use document acceptable to all parties. The preference is to use the 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN Model License. Please contact 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN for a MS Word copy.

The standard authentication method for libraries subscribing to a database is through valid IP range recognition by the vendor's servers. Other types of authentication, such as password, are not used.

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51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN works regularly with other library consortia to enable more beneficial licensing arrangements. A partial list of current partners includes:

Contact 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN

The 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN office is located at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus. If you have any questions about 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN, feel free to contact us.

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