The Global Economic Crisis: What Libraries and Publishers Can Do and Are Doing

Abstract

Librarians and publishers have a history of working together—and independently—to improve journal access and economics. In the recent period of economic crisis, stakeholders have found innovative ways to reduce pressures and continue joint efforts for the benefit of our shared research and student customers.

KEYWORDS:

• budgets
• publisher relations
• ScienceDirect

Notes

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