Licensing and Negotiation Skills: Books and Reference Works

Books and reference works to introduce librarians to licensing and negotiation and guide them through the processes involved. The list is by no means exhaustive, so if you have additional resources you would like us to include please contact inasp@inasp.info

Digital Licensing: A Practical Guide for Librarians,
2nd ed. Lesley Ellen Harris

Lesley Ellen Harris' 2009 book will guide you through the licensing process. This book is written from a global perspective and is valuable to U.S. and Canadian libraries, as well as to libraries around the world.

The book's blog is at: http://www.licensingdigitalcontent.blogspot.com

ISBN-10: 0838909922

Licensing and Managing Electronic Resources: A Librarian's Guide (Chandos Information Professional)
Becky Albitz

This book offers an introduction and practical guide to the standard responsibilities ER librarians address daily. These include: knowing the rights libraries have as consumers of information under United States copyright law, understanding licensing terms and conditions, negotiating licenses to support the specific needs of the subscribing institution, and managing these resources once subscribed.

ISBN-10: 1843344327

Negotiating Licences for Digital Resources,
Fiona Durrant

The processes outlined in this book can be applied to a wide range of electronic products, ranging from e-journals to multi-modular databases. There are practical tips and guidance on what to focus on during the course of the negotiation and, most importantly, what preparation is needed to ensure that you gather the necessary amount of information to achieve the best outcome.

ISBN-10: 1856045862

Links to licensing and negotiation skills resources

Licensing and Negotiation Skills
Online resources
Glossaries and model licenses
Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights