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A Message from the Chair: LexisNexis “ACTION REQUIRED TO CONTINUE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION”
I just wanted to let the AALL Community know that though CRIV has currently been silent on the above issue, we are actively working on it as well as a few other issues of concern that have come about due to the e-format changes. CRIV has a phone conference scheduled with Lexis next week and… Continue reading
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LexisNexis eBook Response – Posted on Behalf of LexisNexis
This message is posted from CRIV on behalf of LexisNexis with regards to eBooks. LexisNexis® would like to thank Michelle Cosby and CRIV for the opportunity to speak with its members regarding eBooks. The questions discussed during the call were those identified by CRIV as the ones most frequently asked by the members. Both the… Continue reading
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ProQuest Buys EBL, Plans to Merge it with Ebrary
ProQuest emailed customers an announcement that it is purchasing EBook Library (“EBL”). The company plans on combining EBL with ebrary, the ebook platform ProQuest purchased two years ago. The announcement’s text is reproduced below. Dear Customer, ProQuest is pleased to announce that on January 18, 2013 we signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ebook Library… Continue reading
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CRIV Conference Call with LexisNexis on eBook Plans
I would like to thank Cindy Spohr and LexisNexis for taking the time to speak with CRIV regarding their eBook plans. CRIV submitted the majority of questions received by AALL members. Some questions may not appear word for word in the list below, but CRIV tried to convey the essence of each question asked. … Continue reading
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LexisNexis and e-books Follow Up
CRIV will be having a conference call next month with LexisNexis Representatives to further discuss librarian concerns revolving around the change to the e-book format. If you have additional questions that you would like to ask regarding this change, please email your questions to Michelle Cosby at mcosby@nccu.edu by Friday January 4, 2013. I will… Continue reading
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