ABSTRACT

Electronic resources are more prolific than ever. As an increasing number of publishers move to electronic format, the number of licenses grows proportionately. In universities, these licenses may be negotiated by someone with little or no library experience, or by someone who may focus on other aspects of the licenses. This paper promotes and heightens the negotiator’s awareness of interlibrary loan (ILL) considerations, and advocates direct intervention by ILL staff in the licensing process. Northern Arizona University Library’s experience and negotiation methods with respect to interlibrary loan language and procedures are discussed.