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The following guidelines will be observed as Fondren Library licenses digital resources for the Rice University community (note, that these standards are subject to the current terms of Rice University Policy 810-01). – This link is broken.
Subject selectors must provide an editable digital files (preferable), or print copy of a digital resource’s license to the electronic resources librarian at or before the time of placing an order – without the resource license, the order will not be placed. The acquisitions department staff will have full discretion regarding the vending of digital resource orders, with preference given to vending resources to the existing major library vendors (thereby taking advantage of the services vendors provide and – by maximizing our financial dealings with our vendors – minimize the overall costs of all subscriptions). Exceptions will be made for resources that must be sole sourced, or where the subject selector can provide documentation of significant cost savings or other justifications for special vending. Again, final determination of vending will rest with Acquisitions.
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