Gathering the needles: evaluating the impact of gold open access content with traditional subscription journals

Authors

  • Alison Bobal Head Collection Development and Metadata, University of Nebraska Medical Center Library
  • Jill Emery Collection Development Librarian, Portland State University Library https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1572-8059

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1629/uksg.291

Keywords:

Project COUNTER, Gold Open Access, Subscription Deals, Journal Evaluation

Abstract

Utilizing the Project COUNTER Release 4 JR1-GOA report, two librarians explore these data in comparison to journal package subscriptions represented via the JR1 reports. This paper outlines the methodology and study undertaken at the Portland State University Library and the University of Nebraska Medical Center Library using these reports for the first time. The initial outcomes of the study are provided in various Tables for 2014 and 2015. The intent of the study was to provide both institutions with a baseline from which to do further study. In addition, some ideas are given for how these reports can be used in vendor negotiations going forward.

Author Biography

Jill Emery, Collection Development Librarian, Portland State University Library

I have worked as a professional librarian for two decades in increasing positions of responsibility. At the same time, I have developed and expanded my involvement in the profession through national and international presentations and publications.

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Published

2016-07-05

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2: July 2016

Section

Case Studies

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