If not a transformative agreement, then what?: Nine questions and answers about an alternative.

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Title:	If not a transformative agreement, then what?: Nine questions and answers about an alternative.
Authors:	Boston, A. J.¹ aboston@murraystate.edu
Source:	College & Research Libraries News. Jan2023, Vol. 84 Issue 1, p22-26. 5p.
Subject Terms:	Academic libraries, Copyright, Subscription libraries, Library publishing, Library publications, Open access publishing
Abstract:	The article proposes the Read & Let Read (R&LR) deal as an alternative to transformative agreement (TA) wherein libraries buy subscription-based reader access for learners. It addresses questions related to TA including the benefit of R&LR participation for commercial publishers, R&LR as a status quo sustainer in publishing, advocacy for Diamond Open Access (OA) and Green OA, and effect of R&LR on Green OA and Gold OA, funded authors with OA mandates and copyright transfer agreements.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article proposes the Read & Let Read (R&LR) deal as an alternative to transformative agreement (TA) wherein libraries buy subscription-based reader access for learners. It addresses questions related to TA including the benefit of R&LR participation for commercial publishers, R&LR as a status quo sustainer in publishing, advocacy for Diamond Open Access (OA) and Green OA, and effect of R&LR on Green OA and Gold OA, funded authors with OA mandates and copyright transfer agreements.
ISSN:	00990086
DOI:	10.5860/crln.84.1.22