The Association of Learned and Professional
Society Publishers primarily represents society and other not-for-profit
publishers, the majority of which are small-to-medium-sized. We are
concerned that the 'Big Deals' which larger publishers can offer may have the
unfortunate effect of squeezing out valuable and reasonably priced journals
from smaller publishers. We are therefore trying to find a way of
working together to offer a collection (or, indeed, separate subject
collections) of journals from our members in whatever way would be most
helpful to consortia.
In order to learn exactly what consortia would
like from ALPSP, we would like to hear the views of librarians who work with
consortia. The UKSG conference seems an ideal opportunity to do this,
and we have therefore arranged to hold a lunch meeting from 12.35-2pm on
Monday 15 April. If you will be at the conference and are interested in
attending, please let me know at [log in to unmask]
I look forward to meeting you and to hearing
your views.
Many thanks
Sally
Sally Morris, Secretary-General
Association
of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
South House, The Street,
Clapham, Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3UU, UK
