[Wactclc-alma] Are you adding the WSL Gale collection?

[Elena Bianco]

Hi Lesley:

We're having that same discussion. Do we know how long the state will subsidize at 75%? They subsidized ProQuest for a really long time...


Elena Bianco

Systems & Technical Services Librarian

Skagit Valley College Library

2405 E. College Way

Mount Vernon, WA 98273




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Hi all,



Is this an appropriate place to have a discussion about Gale? Or should I send something to CLAMS/CLAWS instead?



I think it’s tempting to add several databases for $700, but it kind of feels like getting a free puppy (versus a free beer.)



There will be the maintenance of these new databases (Alma/Primo, EZProxy, etc.) plus the idea that the state is paying 75% for now, but eventually $700 would become $2800. Additionally, our librarians are concerned about the number of databases and database noise right now for students.



Like I said, I can take this chain to CLAMS or CLAWS, but thought I’d start here. :)



Thanks!

-Lesley



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