[lstac] Purchasing E-books with LSTA - Perpetual vs Metered Licenses

[Maura Walsh]

Happy Friday! I think Palace may also have options.
Best,
Maura

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We've tried very hard to only do perpetual with e-books. So far we've been able to. Gale has been helpful.

Karren Reish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta>

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Hi, all,

I'm wondering if any of you might be willing to share your thoughts or current practices regarding the use of LSTA funds to pay for metered versus perpetual licensed e-books. We've always preferred perpetual licenses but those seem to be a rare option these days.

Thank you in advance!

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Chris Guerra
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