NESLi2 Frequently Asked Questions for Librarians

Q: How can I find out about the status of negotiations with the various publishers?

A: JISC Collections produces a monthly report to those registered as a representative for their institution. This report is e-mailed to the NESLi2 reps list and is archived on this web site.

Q: How can I communicate with JISC Collections if I have comments or questions about particular deals?

A: JISC Collections provides a helpdesk and communication channel for all NESLi2 matters and aim to respond within two working days. Email the helpdesk at nesli2@jisc.ac.uk

Q: What happens if JISC Collections doesn't secure a deal with a particular publisher?

A: The main reason for this happening will be if JISC Collections has been unable to achieve most of the requirements of the negotiation criteria or other benefits. If JISC Collections has not been able to complete a deal by 15 September, institutions are free to pursue their own discussions with a given publisher.

Q: Who does the negotiations and what is their role?

A: From January 2010 JISC Collections undertakes the negotiations for NESLi2. JISC Collections role is to establish the content requirements of the community and negotiate on their behalf. Libraries are free to order and access content from either the publisher or an intermediary (if allowed by the publisher).

Q: How are subscription agents kept informed of what is going on?

A: JISC Collections will inform the Secretary of the Association of Subscription Agents and Intermediaries (ASA) and the two major subscription agents supplying the UK higher education and research communities that a particular deal has been communicated to NESLi2 representatives, in order that agents are in a position to arrange to accept orders from their customers.

Q: Is the Journals Model Licence the same as the one used during the original NESLI?

A: A number of changes have been made to the NESLi2 model licence since the original Nesli. A full description of all changes can be found at http://www.nesli2.ac.uk/model.htm

Q: What is the JISC Model Contract for Journals and how does it differ from the Model Licence?

A: The JISC Model Contract for Journals is the agreement between a publisher and JISC Collections when a deal is agreed and relates to certain service standards and obligations. Individual institutions are not signatories to this document. The Model NESLi2 Licence for Journals is between individual publishers and institutions who sign-up for their offer.

For more information, visit http://www.nesli2.ac.uk/model.htm

Q: How will JISC Collections notify me of offers?

A: JISC Collections will use the closed NESLi2 Reps e-mail list to convey offers to the community. Each offer will appear in a standard template format clearly explaining the proposal(s), where it meets/ fails to meet the negotiation criteria, any changes to the Model Licence that the publisher is requesting and how it can be ordered and accessed. Working examples of the pricing will be provided in all cases.