The Regional Network Alliance
& National Aggregations: Today and the
Future
Angee Baker (SOLINET)
Arnold Hirshon (NELINET)
Mary-Alice Lynch (Nylink)
Robert Watkins (Amigos)
International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC)
April 14, 2000
Overview
• Description of Network Alliance
• National aggregations: activities, opportunities, and models
• Current deals– OUP– Grove’s Dictionaries– McGraw-Hill– ISI Basic Indexes– Lexis-Nexis
Regional Network Alliance
• Not just “OCLC Networks” anymore
• Federation with existing operating structure
• 15 networks provide “national” coverage
• All are multi-type, half are multi-state
• Enhance, not dilute other consortia
Regional Network Alliance National Aggregation Participants
• Amigos Library Services
• BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research)
• CAPCON Library Network
• ILLINET/OCLC Services
• INCOLSA (Indiana Coop. Library Services Authority)
• Michigan Library Consortium (MLC)
• MINITEX Library Information Network
• Missouri Library Network Corporation (MLNC)
• Nebraska Library Commission (NEBASE)
• NELINET, Inc.
• Nylink
• OHIONET
• PALINET
• SOLINET (Southeastern Library Network)
• WILS (Wisconsin InterLibrary Services)
Not currently participating: FEDLINK
Network/Consortium Relations: The Barbara Winters Model
RegionalNetwork
LocalConsortium
# 1
Local Consortium
# 2
Preserving Local Consortium Identity
• Preserve “brand” identity
• A natural component in the evolving consortial model
• Publisher preference
• State/local preferences or requirements
• Maintaining close cooperation strengthens relationship of both partners
Recent Activities: National Aggregations
• Vendors work with one or limited group for national resale and administration
• Select partnership, not a free-for-all
Good Opportunities for a N.A.• The right product
– New product or little market penetration– Can have wide scope or be a niche product
• Alliance can add value– Single negotiation with wide distribution– Provide national/North American coverage– Marketing, support, single billing
Models for National Aggregations
Publisher
Central Consortium [central billing agent]
Local Consortium[Local billing agent]
Publisher
Regional Network – [single billing agent]
Subscriber
Subscriber
Two agents (L/N) One agent (OUP)
Alliance Added Value to Publishers
• Credibility with libraries
• Marketing & publicity
• Collect library profile info
• Coordinate free trials
• Answer questions
• Bill individual libraries
• Routine product support
Alliance Added Value to Libraries
• Shared purchasing power• Lower price• Simplified processes for purchase• Distributed risk• Increased participation
N.A. Pricing Issues• Pricing
• fte? per site? simultaneous use? shared ports?
• Suggested national price?• Direct cost recovery (flat rate, per fte/sale,
percentage)• Negotiator cost recovery (sometimes)
• Annual price increase caps• Publisher & third-party providers
Contractual Agreements
comprehensivecontract
Consortium
Subscriber
Publisher
businessterms
content & use
Factors Determining Participation by Non-Alliance Consortia
• Model: two v. one agent models
• Timing cycle and budget
• Network needs & preferences
• Product (the lower the cost the lower the revenue to share)
• Marketing relationship with publisher/vendor
• Coverage of Pacific and Canada
• Alliance can’t always participate
New Aggregations• Oxford University Press OED/ANB
(NELINET/Nylink)
• Grove’s Dictionaries (Amigos)
• McGraw-Hill Access Science (SOLINET)
• ISI Basic Indexes (NELINET)
Updates• Lexis-Nexis CIS
Oxford University Press
• Expected aggregation levels and prices– Aggregation through networks only
• Free trial– Delays in getting sites up– Possible trial extension
• A learning experience for all involved– First time using one agent model– First national aggregation for OUP
OUP Contact InformationMary-Alice Lynch, Executive Director
Nylink
1-800-342-3353
Arnold Hirshon, Executive Director, NELINET
1-800-NELINET
Grove’s Dictionaries• Products
- Dictionary of Art Online- Opera Online- Embryonic Encyclopedia of Life
Sciences• Pricing
- Academic libraries may purchase unlimited access (fte or simultaneous user models)
- 50% weighted fte for community colleges
- Two year price guarantee
Grove’s Dictionaries• Schedule
- Trials available now- July-June subscription period- Pro-rated subscriptions through 12/2000
• License terms- Remote access- Walk-ins- Course packs
Grove’s Contact Information
Robert Watkins
Director, Member Program Development
Amigos Library Services
14400 Midway Road
Dallas TX 75244-3509
McGraw-Hill Access Science• Product
- Encyclopedia of Science and Technology & annual yearbooks
- McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms
- Over 2,100 scientific biographies- updated daily with articles from Science
News
McGraw-Hill Access Science• Schedule
• Beta tests concluded 2 weeks ago with minor modifications underway
• Statistics available August or September• Two order dates possible (this year only):
– One-time, 13 month subscription beginning 6/1/00 and ending 6/30/01, or
– Traditional 12 month subscription from July1, 2000 that ends on June 30, 2001.
• Order and aggregation count deadline 5/19• International aggregation with all fte’s counted
McGraw-Hill Access Science• Schedule and rollout
• Thirty day trials are available immediately by accessing the McGraw-Hill website at www.AccessScience.com.
• AccessScience is accessible by IP address(es) or User ID and Password.
• Usage statistics will be available on a monthly basis.
McGraw-Hill Access Science• Pricing
• The total number of orders received by May 19th determines the final cost per FTE
• All participants will be informed regularly about changes in the aggregate price level
• Monthly pro-rated add-ons available for subsequent months, but do not count towards the FY01 aggregate FTE rate
• A signed subscriber agreement from the subscribing libraries before access to the database is provided
McGraw-Hill Access SciencePricingFTE Price per FTE500,000 $ 0.27
1,000,000 $ 0.24
1,500,000 $ 0.22
2,000,000 $ 0.21
2,500,000 $ 0.20
3,000,000 $ 0.19
4,000,000 $ 0.17
5,000,000 $ 0.16
McGraw-Hill Access Science• Weighting of FTEs
• Academic libraries at 100% of their FTEs
• Two year colleges at 50% of their FTEs
• School media centers: number of students (e.g., 75% of enrolled students in grades 9-12; 25% for grades 6-8)
• Public libraries by 5% of the population within specified ranges
• Not available to special libraries
McGraw-Hill Contacts
• Carol Dellios, SOLINET Contract Administrator– [email protected]– phone: 800-999-8558, extension 4850– fax: 404-892-9043– website: www.solinet.net (homepage)
• Amy Dykeman, Manager, SOLINET Library Products & Services
ISI Basic Indexes• Product: ISI Basic Indexes
- “Web of Science, Junior”- Can purchase Science, Social Science, or
both products• Pricing
- Custom quote per institution using ISI formula
- Limited site license- Aggregation requires a minimum of 50
institutions
ISI Basic Indexes• Schedule
- Trials available soon- Signup by June 1?
• License terms- Remote access- Walk-ins- Course packs
ISI Contact Information
Arnold Hirshon
Executive Director
Kathryn Poliseno
1-800-NELINET
Lexis-Nexis Update
• Renewal information sent to participating networks/consortia via FedEx April 7, 2000– Packets include pricing, renewal forms, and
subscriber agreements for new participants.
• Deadline for all July 1, 2000 renewals is May 15, 2000
• Trials available at www.cispubs.com
Lexis-Nexis Stats (fte as of 1/1/00)Academic Universe: 5,693,179Congressional Universe: 1,264,920State Capital Universe: 101,386History Universe
– African American Studies 78,526 – Access to Women’s Studies (new)
Statistical Universe A: 1,297,152Statistical Universe B: 26,096Statistical Universe C: 415,428Statistical Universe D: 430,826Statistical Universe E: 159,887Statistical Universe F: 93,760
Lexis-Nexis Update• Academic Universe
– 1999/2000 per FTE pricing will remain unchanged for 2000/2001, provided 90% of current FTE renew (5,123,861 FTE).
– New Community College pricing available (60% of total FTE used to calculate price)
• Statistical Universe– B, E & F no longer available– Redesign by August 2000– Basic Tables Collection required; base module of
Statistical Universe– Enhanced Tables Collection available 2001
Lexis-Nexis Update
• ASI Abstract/Index Collection (Optional)– Formerly Statistical Universe A.
• SRI Abstract/Index Collection (Optional)– Formerly Statistical Universe C.
• IIS Abstract/Index Collection (Optional)– Formerly Statistical Universe D.
Lexis-Nexis: Conversion to Redesign
• Subscription options on the left will automatically be converted to the option shown on the right when the redesign is launched, at no additional charge
• Redesign will not affect pricing for 2000/2001 subscriptions
Current SOLINET Option Redesign Option Price Guideline
StatA – Federal (ASI) Base Collection
Basic Tables Subscription + ASI Abstract/Index Option
Same as StatA
StatC – State/Private (SRI) Base Collection
Basic Tables Subscription + SRI Abstract/Index Option
Use StatC prices if StatA is subscribed, otherwise use StatA price
StatD – International (IIS) Base Collection
Basic Tables Subscription + IIS Abstract/Index Option
Use StatD prices if StatA is subscribed, otherwise use StatA price
Statistical Universe Redesign
• Virtually all current participants to Statistical Universe have Stat A.– All Statistical A subscribers will automatically
get the Basic Tables Subscription in addition to Statistical A (ASI) when the redesign is complete.
CIS History Universe Update
• History Universe - Access to African American Studies– $0.31/FTE
• History Universe - Access to Women’s Studies (new)– $0.31/FTE
Lexis-Nexis Contact Information
For questions regarding the CIS/LEXIS NEXIS renewal, please contact:
Carol Dellios, Contract Administrator
(800) 999-8558 ext. 4850