Author Index by Authors : L

• The ARL Balanced Scorecard Initiative Meets the ARL 2030 Scenarios (March 2012) (17-24) Mengel, Elizabeth; Burri, Margaret; Bowlby, Raynna; Lewis, Vivian; Ball, Kathryn Ball, Kathryn; Bowlby, Raynna; Burri, Margaret; Lewis, Vivian; Mengel, Elizabeth (17-24)
  Title: The ARL Balanced Scorecard Initiative Meets the ARL 2030 Scenarios (March 2012)
• The ARL Balanced Scorecard Initiative Meets the ARL 2030 Scenarios (March 2012) Mengel, Elizabeth; Burri, Margaret; Bowlby, Raynna; Lewis, Vivian; Ball, Kathryn
• White Paper: International Interlibrary Loan (June 2011) (8-15) Lehane, Mary; Larsen, David K.; Christensen, Marlayna; Kuehn, Jennifer; Beaubien, Anne K. Beaubien, Anne K.; Christensen, Marlayna; Kuehn, Jennifer; Larsen, David K.; Lehane, Mary (8-15)
  Title: White Paper: International Interlibrary Loan (June 2011)
• White Paper: International Interlibrary Loan (June 2011) Lehane, Mary; Larsen, David K.; Christensen, Marlayna; Kuehn, Jennifer; Beaubien, Anne K.
• SPEC Kit 293: External Review for Promotion and Tenure (August 2006) Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy; Logan-Peters, Kay Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy; Logan-Peters, Kay
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the policies and procedures that ARL member libraries use in the external review process for candidates who are eligible for promotion, tenure, or continuing appointment. It examines how external reviewers are identified and asked to participate in the review process, what instructions are given to reviewers, what materials are included in candidates’ portfolios, and the criteria for evaluating candidates’ portfolios, among other questions.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in February 2006. Seventy-seven libraries (63%) responded to the survey. Librarians at 35 of the responding institutions have faculty status. Forty-four institutions offer tenure or other permanent appointments (32 with faculty status and 12 without). Slightly more than half of the respondents (39 or 51%) do not require external reviews for librarians who are candidates for promotion, tenure, or continuing appointment. While the majority of these have neither faculty status nor permanent appointments (27 or 69%), they also include six whose librarians have faculty status and 11 that offer tenure or other permanent appointments (five with faculty status and six without).

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents for external review procedures and innstructions to external reviewers.

  Title: SPEC Kit 293: External Review for Promotion and Tenure (August 2006)
• SPEC Kit 293: External Review for Promotion and Tenure (August 2006) Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy; Logan-Peters, Kay
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the policies and procedures that ARL member libraries use in the external review process for candidates who are eligible for promotion, tenure, or continuing appointment. It examines how external reviewers are identified and asked to participate in the review process, what instructions are given to reviewers, what materials are included in candidates’ portfolios, and the criteria for evaluating candidates’ portfolios, among other questions.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in February 2006. Seventy-seven libraries (63%) responded to the survey. Librarians at 35 of the responding institutions have faculty status. Forty-four institutions offer tenure or other permanent appointments (32 with faculty status and 12 without). Slightly more than half of the respondents (39 or 51%) do not require external reviews for librarians who are candidates for promotion, tenure, or continuing appointment. While the majority of these have neither faculty status nor permanent appointments (27 or 69%), they also include six whose librarians have faculty status and 11 that offer tenure or other permanent appointments (five with faculty status and six without).

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents for external review procedures and innstructions to external reviewers.

  Authors: Bicknell-Holmes, Tracy; Logan-Peters, Kay
• SPEC Kit 316: Evaluating E-resources (July 2010) Livingston, Jill; Bleiler, Richard Bleiler, Richard; Livingston, Jill
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit re-examines the ways in which ARL member libraries have (re)structured themselves to identify the availability of new e-resources in the market; evaluate them as candidates for acquisition; decide to acquire/purchase the e-resources; evaluate them prior to their renewal to determine their continued utility; and publicize or market the new e-resources. Nearly identical questions were posed regarding purchases/licensing by consortia and by individual libraries, enabling comparisons in process to be made.

  By the March deadline, responses had been submitted by 73 of the 124 ARL member libraries for a response rate of 59%. The survey results indicated that both consortia and libraries deploy large amounts of staff resources to build e-resource collections and that identification and assessment activities are conducted as communal activities among consortia staff and librarians from across the organization..

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of e-resource selection policies, e-resource request and evaluation procedures, descriptions of library and consortia e-resource selectors, job descriptions, and promotional methods.

  Title: SPEC Kit 316: Evaluating E-resources (July 2010)
• SPEC Kit 316: Evaluating E-resources (July 2010) Livingston, Jill; Bleiler, Richard
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit re-examines the ways in which ARL member libraries have (re)structured themselves to identify the availability of new e-resources in the market; evaluate them as candidates for acquisition; decide to acquire/purchase the e-resources; evaluate them prior to their renewal to determine their continued utility; and publicize or market the new e-resources. Nearly identical questions were posed regarding purchases/licensing by consortia and by individual libraries, enabling comparisons in process to be made.

  By the March deadline, responses had been submitted by 73 of the 124 ARL member libraries for a response rate of 59%. The survey results indicated that both consortia and libraries deploy large amounts of staff resources to build e-resource collections and that identification and assessment activities are conducted as communal activities among consortia staff and librarians from across the organization..

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of e-resource selection policies, e-resource request and evaluation procedures, descriptions of library and consortia e-resource selectors, job descriptions, and promotional methods.

  Authors: Bleiler, Richard; Livingston, Jill
• SPEC Kit 324: Collecting Global Resources (September 2011) Khabibullaev, Akram; Singer, Andrea; Wahrman, Noa; Frank-Wilson, Marion; Cheun, Wookjin; Liu, Wen-Ling; González, Luis A. Cheun, Wookjin; Frank-Wilson, Marion; González, Luis A.; Khabibullaev, Akram; Liu, Wen-Ling; Singer, Andrea; Wahrman, Noa
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the trends, practices, and challenges in collecting global resources in North American research libraries at a time of political and economic change, on the one hand, and of significant change in scholarly communication and collection management strategies, on the other. It covers global resources collections (including an overview of expenditures, collecting trends, sources of funding, and acquisition strategies), staff and organizational structure, preservation strategies, and discovery, public service, and outreach.

  The survey results clearly demonstrate that support for global resources in North American research libraries is strong and predicted to remain so in the foreseeable future. Budget and space challenges, as well as increasing electronic access to resources with resulting changes in research habits of students and faculty, will create new and different patterns in collection growth. In response, many ARL libraries either already have or are in the process of creating organizational structures that facilitate intense outreach activities, in-depth reference, and collaborative collection development.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents that describes print and digital global collections, collection development policies, examples of research guides, and organization charts.

  Title: SPEC Kit 324: Collecting Global Resources (September 2011)
• SPEC Kit 324: Collecting Global Resources (September 2011) Khabibullaev, Akram; Singer, Andrea; Wahrman, Noa; Frank-Wilson, Marion; Cheun, Wookjin; Liu, Wen-Ling; González, Luis A.
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the trends, practices, and challenges in collecting global resources in North American research libraries at a time of political and economic change, on the one hand, and of significant change in scholarly communication and collection management strategies, on the other. It covers global resources collections (including an overview of expenditures, collecting trends, sources of funding, and acquisition strategies), staff and organizational structure, preservation strategies, and discovery, public service, and outreach.

  The survey results clearly demonstrate that support for global resources in North American research libraries is strong and predicted to remain so in the foreseeable future. Budget and space challenges, as well as increasing electronic access to resources with resulting changes in research habits of students and faculty, will create new and different patterns in collection growth. In response, many ARL libraries either already have or are in the process of creating organizational structures that facilitate intense outreach activities, in-depth reference, and collaborative collection development.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents that describes print and digital global collections, collection development policies, examples of research guides, and organization charts.

  Authors: Cheun, Wookjin; Frank-Wilson, Marion; González, Luis A.; Khabibullaev, Akram; Liu, Wen-Ling; Singer, Andrea; Wahrman, Noa
• Bringing Scenario Planning Home to KU (March 2012) (12-16) Ludwig, Deborah; Church-Duran, Jennifer Church-Duran, Jennifer; Ludwig, Deborah (12-16)
  Title: Bringing Scenario Planning Home to KU (March 2012)
• Bringing Scenario Planning Home to KU (March 2012) Ludwig, Deborah; Church-Duran, Jennifer
• SPEC Kit 318: Impact Measures in Research Libraries (September 2010) Koltay, Zsuzsa; Li, Xin Koltay, Zsuzsa; Li, Xin
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the tools and methods libraries use to gauge the difference they make for their user community, the topics assessment practitioners probe and the results they obtain, the effects of impact assessment, and whether institutions that publicize positive impact evidence see a difference in the level of financial or political support from their parent institutions.

  The survey asked ARL member libraries whether they have investigated five major areas of possible library impact: correlations between measures of library use and student success pre- or post graduation; correlations between participation in library instruction and information literacy skills; correlations between measures of library use and research output; attempts to calculate how much financial value the library contributes to the parent institution or user community; and any other areas of library impact. Within each of these five areas, the survey asked which measures were correlated, which methods were used to collect data, what conclusions were drawn, who instigated the study, whether the study was one-time or ongoing, whether the results were shared outside the library, and whether the results were used to influence decisions at the library or parent institution.

  By the March deadline, responses had been submitted by 55 of the 124 ARL member libraries for a response rate of 44%. Nineteen respondents (34%) report having conducted a study in one or more of the five impact areas and 13 others (24%) are planning to conduct studies. Relatively speaking, library instruction is the area that has seen the most impact assessment activities; 15 respondents (27%) have studied this area and 12 others (22%) have plans to. Each of the other areas has been studied by between one and five libraries; between three and nine other libraries plan to conduct studies in the next 12 months. The remaining 23 respondents (42%) report their library has not and has no plans to study impact measures.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of impact assessment goals, user surveys, and calculations of library value.

  Title: SPEC Kit 318: Impact Measures in Research Libraries (September 2010)
• SPEC Kit 318: Impact Measures in Research Libraries (September 2010) Koltay, Zsuzsa; Li, Xin
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the tools and methods libraries use to gauge the difference they make for their user community, the topics assessment practitioners probe and the results they obtain, the effects of impact assessment, and whether institutions that publicize positive impact evidence see a difference in the level of financial or political support from their parent institutions.

  The survey asked ARL member libraries whether they have investigated five major areas of possible library impact: correlations between measures of library use and student success pre- or post graduation; correlations between participation in library instruction and information literacy skills; correlations between measures of library use and research output; attempts to calculate how much financial value the library contributes to the parent institution or user community; and any other areas of library impact. Within each of these five areas, the survey asked which measures were correlated, which methods were used to collect data, what conclusions were drawn, who instigated the study, whether the study was one-time or ongoing, whether the results were shared outside the library, and whether the results were used to influence decisions at the library or parent institution.

  By the March deadline, responses had been submitted by 55 of the 124 ARL member libraries for a response rate of 44%. Nineteen respondents (34%) report having conducted a study in one or more of the five impact areas and 13 others (24%) are planning to conduct studies. Relatively speaking, library instruction is the area that has seen the most impact assessment activities; 15 respondents (27%) have studied this area and 12 others (22%) have plans to. Each of the other areas has been studied by between one and five libraries; between three and nine other libraries plan to conduct studies in the next 12 months. The remaining 23 respondents (42%) report their library has not and has no plans to study impact measures.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of impact assessment goals, user surveys, and calculations of library value.

  Authors: Koltay, Zsuzsa; Li, Xin
• Keeping the Doors Open: Exploring 24-Hour Library Access at Washington University in St. Louis (Dec. 2011) (16-26) Laaker, Sarah Laaker, Sarah (16-26)
  Title: Keeping the Doors Open: Exploring 24-Hour Library Access at Washington University in St. Louis (Dec. 2011)
• Keeping the Doors Open: Exploring 24-Hour Library Access at Washington University in St. Louis (Dec. 2011) Laaker, Sarah
• SPEC Kit 323: Socializing New Hires (August 2011) Hyslop, Colleen; Ladenson, Sharon; Mayers, Diane Ladenson, Sharon; Mayers, Diane; Hyslop, Colleen
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit investigates the progress made in ARL member organizations to establish or enhance socialization programs and activities (such as orientation programs, mentoring, residency appointments, and staff development sessions directed at organizational acculturation) for all newly hired, paid employees. It explores the availability and types of programs, activities, and resources currently offered in ARL institutions; staff involved in designing and coordinating socialization programs and activities; goals and budget for socialization programs; length of participation in programs and activities; evaluation and assessment of programs; and benefits of socialization programs, activities and resources.

  The survey results clearly demonstrate that socialization activities are widespread and growing in research libraries and archives. The volume of response and detailed sample documents provided are indicative of the prevalence of existing activities and institutional commitment to these programs. There is a perception of the critical importance and value of these activities to the enhancement of organizational success. The plethora of comments on the benefits of socialization programs indicates that ARL members highly value these efforts.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents that describes orientation, mentoring, and peer socialization programs, and provides examples of orientation websites, orientation/socialization checklists, program evaluation methods, and staff development resources.

  Title: SPEC Kit 323: Socializing New Hires (August 2011)
• SPEC Kit 323: Socializing New Hires (August 2011) Hyslop, Colleen; Ladenson, Sharon; Mayers, Diane
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit investigates the progress made in ARL member organizations to establish or enhance socialization programs and activities (such as orientation programs, mentoring, residency appointments, and staff development sessions directed at organizational acculturation) for all newly hired, paid employees. It explores the availability and types of programs, activities, and resources currently offered in ARL institutions; staff involved in designing and coordinating socialization programs and activities; goals and budget for socialization programs; length of participation in programs and activities; evaluation and assessment of programs; and benefits of socialization programs, activities and resources.

  The survey results clearly demonstrate that socialization activities are widespread and growing in research libraries and archives. The volume of response and detailed sample documents provided are indicative of the prevalence of existing activities and institutional commitment to these programs. There is a perception of the critical importance and value of these activities to the enhancement of organizational success. The plethora of comments on the benefits of socialization programs indicates that ARL members highly value these efforts.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents that describes orientation, mentoring, and peer socialization programs, and provides examples of orientation websites, orientation/socialization checklists, program evaluation methods, and staff development resources.

  Authors: Ladenson, Sharon; Mayers, Diane; Hyslop, Colleen
• White Paper: Trends in Licensing (June 2011) (20-25) Stemper, James; Lamoureux, Selden Durgom Lamoureux, Selden Durgom; Stemper, James (20-25)
  Title: White Paper: Trends in Licensing (June 2011)
• White Paper: Trends in Licensing (June 2011) Stemper, James; Lamoureux, Selden Durgom
• SPEC Kit 308: Graduate Student and Faculty Spaces and Services (November 2008) Moulder, Cathy; Lewis, Vivian Lewis, Vivian; Moulder, Cathy
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the variety of resources and services being delivered to or envisioned for graduate students and faculty.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in March 2008. Sixty-five libraries (six Canadian and 59 American) completed the survey by the deadline of April 28 for a 53% response rate. Of these respondents, 48 institutions (74%) indicated that they provide or plan to provide services or spaces specifically designed for the designated populations. Most are providing or designing spaces/services to meet the needs of both groups, with only seven reporting services/spaces exclusively for graduate students and two locations committed to providing service/space exclusively to faculty. Thirteen of 47 respondents (28%) target discipline-specific graduate students; eight (17%) of these also target a specific group of faculty. In most cases, the targeted groups tend to be in humanities or social sciences.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of descriptions of services, descriptions of spaces, examples of marketing and outreach efforts, and partnership agreements.

  Title: SPEC Kit 308: Graduate Student and Faculty Spaces and Services (November 2008)
• SPEC Kit 308: Graduate Student and Faculty Spaces and Services (November 2008) Moulder, Cathy; Lewis, Vivian
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the variety of resources and services being delivered to or envisioned for graduate students and faculty.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in March 2008. Sixty-five libraries (six Canadian and 59 American) completed the survey by the deadline of April 28 for a 53% response rate. Of these respondents, 48 institutions (74%) indicated that they provide or plan to provide services or spaces specifically designed for the designated populations. Most are providing or designing spaces/services to meet the needs of both groups, with only seven reporting services/spaces exclusively for graduate students and two locations committed to providing service/space exclusively to faculty. Thirteen of 47 respondents (28%) target discipline-specific graduate students; eight (17%) of these also target a specific group of faculty. In most cases, the targeted groups tend to be in humanities or social sciences.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of descriptions of services, descriptions of spaces, examples of marketing and outreach efforts, and partnership agreements.

  Authors: Lewis, Vivian; Moulder, Cathy
• SPEC Kit 309: Library Support for Study Abroad (December 2008) Lindell, Ann Lindell, Ann
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores how ARL member libraries are responding to the needs of faculty and student participants in various types of study abroad programs, which library services and resources are provided to participants, how library support is staffed and administered, whether collections are physical or online, and how services are delivered.

  For this survey, “study abroad program” was broadly defined as a short-term, formal, credit-bearing educational program taking place outside of the country of the home institution. Research universities have long supported study abroad programs of varying nature, including short-term study tours and service learning experiences, as well as semester- and year-long academic programs. As society becomes more globally focused, and industry requires workers who are prepared to work in a multinational environment, these programs are becoming more critical to America’s competitiveness.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in May 2008. Fifty-three libraries completed the survey by the deadline of June 27 for a 43% response rate. Forty-four of the respondents (83%) reported that their university sponsors study abroad programs. At 26 institutions, study abroad programs receive library support, at 12 they do not. Four respondents did not supply this data, though one explained, “The programs don’t receive library support but the individual students are supported.”

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of study abroad program Web pages and descriptions of library services for these programs.

  Title: SPEC Kit 309: Library Support for Study Abroad (December 2008)
• SPEC Kit 309: Library Support for Study Abroad (December 2008) Lindell, Ann
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores how ARL member libraries are responding to the needs of faculty and student participants in various types of study abroad programs, which library services and resources are provided to participants, how library support is staffed and administered, whether collections are physical or online, and how services are delivered.

  For this survey, “study abroad program” was broadly defined as a short-term, formal, credit-bearing educational program taking place outside of the country of the home institution. Research universities have long supported study abroad programs of varying nature, including short-term study tours and service learning experiences, as well as semester- and year-long academic programs. As society becomes more globally focused, and industry requires workers who are prepared to work in a multinational environment, these programs are becoming more critical to America’s competitiveness.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in May 2008. Fifty-three libraries completed the survey by the deadline of June 27 for a 43% response rate. Forty-four of the respondents (83%) reported that their university sponsors study abroad programs. At 26 institutions, study abroad programs receive library support, at 12 they do not. Four respondents did not supply this data, though one explained, “The programs don’t receive library support but the individual students are supported.”

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of study abroad program Web pages and descriptions of library services for these programs.

  Authors: Lindell, Ann
• SPEC Kit 301: Liaison Services (October 2007) Ballestro, John; Logue, Susan; Imre, Andrea; Arendt, Julie Logue, Susan; Ballestro, John; Imre, Andrea; Arendt, Julie
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the current roles of liaisons in ARL libraries, any changes in focus in their interactions with academic departments, whether liaisons are being reactive to faculty and student needs, partners in providing teaching/library instruction, and pioneers in the new electronic world or have limited involvement with the academic departments. It documents how libraries mix the activities of traditional liaison responsibilities with the new trends that are fostered by the evolving needs of today’s library patrons.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in May 2007. Sixty-six libraries—63 academic and 3 non-academic—responded by the deadline for a 54% response rate. Only one of the academic libraries does not provide liaison services to academic departments in their university; these services are not applicable to the non-academic libraries. Twenty-nine of the responding libraries (49%) began offering liaison services before 1980.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of descriptions of liaison roles, responsibilities, and services offered, job descriptions, and training materials for liaisons.

  Title: SPEC Kit 301: Liaison Services (October 2007)
• SPEC Kit 301: Liaison Services (October 2007) Ballestro, John; Logue, Susan; Imre, Andrea; Arendt, Julie
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the current roles of liaisons in ARL libraries, any changes in focus in their interactions with academic departments, whether liaisons are being reactive to faculty and student needs, partners in providing teaching/library instruction, and pioneers in the new electronic world or have limited involvement with the academic departments. It documents how libraries mix the activities of traditional liaison responsibilities with the new trends that are fostered by the evolving needs of today’s library patrons.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in May 2007. Sixty-six libraries—63 academic and 3 non-academic—responded by the deadline for a 54% response rate. Only one of the academic libraries does not provide liaison services to academic departments in their university; these services are not applicable to the non-academic libraries. Twenty-nine of the responding libraries (49%) began offering liaison services before 1980.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of descriptions of liaison roles, responsibilities, and services offered, job descriptions, and training materials for liaisons.

  Authors: Logue, Susan; Ballestro, John; Imre, Andrea; Arendt, Julie
• ARL Library Budgets after the Great Recession, 2011–13 (RLI 282, 2013) (2-12) Lowry, Charles B. Lowry, Charles B. (2-12)
  Title: ARL Library Budgets after the Great Recession, 2011–13 (RLI 282, 2013)
• ARL Library Budgets after the Great Recession, 2011–13 (RLI 282, 2013) Lowry, Charles B.
• E-Book Licensing and Research Libraries—Negotiating Principles and Price in an Emerging Market (Sept. 2012) (11-20) Blixrud, Julia C.; Lowry, Charles B. Lowry, Charles B.; Blixrud, Julia C. (11-20)
  Title: E-Book Licensing and Research Libraries—Negotiating Principles and Price in an Emerging Market (Sept. 2012)
• E-Book Licensing and Research Libraries—Negotiating Principles and Price in an Emerging Market (Sept. 2012) Blixrud, Julia C.; Lowry, Charles B.
• Scenario Planning: Developing a Strategic Agenda for Organizational Alignment (March 2012) (8-11) Church-Duran, Jennifer; Ludwig, Deborah Ludwig, Deborah; Church-Duran, Jennifer (8-11)
  Title: Scenario Planning: Developing a Strategic Agenda for Organizational Alignment (March 2012)
• Scenario Planning: Developing a Strategic Agenda for Organizational Alignment (March 2012) Church-Duran, Jennifer; Ludwig, Deborah
• SPEC Kit 311: Public Access Policies (August 2009) Sarli, Cathy; Lewis, Ruth; Dubinsky, Ellen; Engeszer, Bob Sarli, Cathy; Dubinsky, Ellen; Engeszer, Bob; Lewis, Ruth
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the role ARL member libraries are playing in supporting public access policies in their institutions.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in February 2009. Respondents were asked to provide information on staffing, partnerships, and resources and services developed for public access policy (PAP) compliance support, and the challenges related to providing such support. Seventy libraries (57%) from sixty-seven institutions responded to the survey. Of the respondents, sixty-three were at libraries located within the United States (90%) and seven were at libraries located in Canada (10%).

  The majority of the responding libraries provide, or plan to provide, resources and services that help authors affiliated with their institution (and/or the author’s support staff) to comply with public access policies. Thirty-seven respondents (53%) indicated that more than one library within their system provides PAP compliance support; eleven (16%) indicated that just one library within their institution is providing this support. Four other institutions (6%) are planning to support PAP compliance. Of the libraries that do not provide such support, eight (11%) indicated that another department or unit within their institution provides compliance support. Eight others (11%) responded that their institution offers no PAP compliance support.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of PAP Web sites, compliance FAQs and flowcharts, handouts and slides from presentations to faculty and library staff, and sample letters to publishers.

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  Title: SPEC Kit 311: Public Access Policies (August 2009)
• SPEC Kit 311: Public Access Policies (August 2009) Sarli, Cathy; Lewis, Ruth; Dubinsky, Ellen; Engeszer, Bob
  Abstract:

  This SPEC Kit explores the role ARL member libraries are playing in supporting public access policies in their institutions.

  The survey was distributed to the 123 ARL member libraries in February 2009. Respondents were asked to provide information on staffing, partnerships, and resources and services developed for public access policy (PAP) compliance support, and the challenges related to providing such support. Seventy libraries (57%) from sixty-seven institutions responded to the survey. Of the respondents, sixty-three were at libraries located within the United States (90%) and seven were at libraries located in Canada (10%).

  The majority of the responding libraries provide, or plan to provide, resources and services that help authors affiliated with their institution (and/or the author’s support staff) to comply with public access policies. Thirty-seven respondents (53%) indicated that more than one library within their system provides PAP compliance support; eleven (16%) indicated that just one library within their institution is providing this support. Four other institutions (6%) are planning to support PAP compliance. Of the libraries that do not provide such support, eight (11%) indicated that another department or unit within their institution provides compliance support. Eight others (11%) responded that their institution offers no PAP compliance support.

  This SPEC Kit includes documentation from respondents in the form of PAP Web sites, compliance FAQs and flowcharts, handouts and slides from presentations to faculty and library staff, and sample letters to publishers.

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  Authors: Sarli, Cathy; Dubinsky, Ellen; Engeszer, Bob; Lewis, Ruth