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Is 350 Books Enough?

University of Florida professor reprimanded after heatedly contesting the university library’s book checkout limit.

Rules for Making Big Deals

Dozens of institutions have endorsed a set of guiding principles for negotiating contracts that support open-access practices with scholarly publishers.

Libraries as Student Success Hubs

A new report analyzing what students need the most found they often chose the library as a top destination for services.

The Quote That Dare Not Speak Its Name

University of Central Arkansas library celebrated Pride month with sign featuring quote by Lady Gaga. President ordered quote removed. His explanation angered many on campus.

University of Iowa Cuts Journal Subscriptions

Blaming unsustainable price increases, librarians at the university reach out to faculty members and graduate students to draw up a list of 820 journal subscriptions to cancel.

Are ‘Big Deals’ Actually Good Deals?

Cost is the No. 1 reason why colleges end their “big deals” with publishers, but not everyone thinks the agreements are really that expensive.

Colliding Values at Doane

University library exhibit included photos of students from the 1920s in blackface. Now the library director is suspended -- and some of her faculty colleagues say Doane made the wrong call.

The Beginning of the End for the 'Big Deal'?

Inspired by University of California’s decision to drop its “big deal” with Elsevier, university librarians are laying the foundation to follow suit.