RLI 279 24 Research Library Issues A Quarterly Report from ARL, CNI, and SPARC Research Library Issues (RLI) focuses on current and emerging topics that are strategically important to research libraries. The articles explore issues, share information, pose critical questions, and provide examples. Ideas for articles are welcomed. Please send ideas to Sue Baughman, ARL Deputy Executive Director, sue@arl.org. Association of Research Libraries 21 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 P: 202-296-2296 F: 202-872-0884 ISSN 1947-4911 Executive Director: Charles B. Lowry Editor: M. Sue Baughman Assistant Editor: Kaylyn Groves © 2012 Association of Research Libraries ARL policy is to grant blanket permission to reprint for noncommercial use as long as full attribution is made. Exceptions to this policy may be noted for certain articles. This is in addition to the rights provided under sections 107 and 108 of the Copyright Act. For commercial use, a reprint request should be sent to ARL Publications pubs@arl.org. Current and back issues are available on the ARL Digital Publications website publications.arl.org/rli. The website is also where you may sign up for alerts to new releases of Research Library Issues. June 2012 Research Library Issues: A QuarterlLy Report from ARL, CNI, and SPARC