Exploring Perpetual Access

When libraries transitioned their collection development from primarily print to greater reliance on e-resources, acquisition methods also shifted a sales contract licensing business model. This shift effected the long-held perception that academic support education and research through preservation provision of scholarly record in perpetuity. Libraries can encourage copyright holders participate digital initiatives, but date few initiatives have seen large uptake. Open Access publishing further amplifies this vulnerable situation. At risk is assurance content all formats remains available future users. review landscape examines variety case studies shed light impact e-resource strategies safeguarding perpetual access; use unique rights under law preserve intellectual property; technological access complexities preservation. Recognizing practical, economic, culturally responsive are limited by library’s local capacity, need e-resources has energized an increasing number collaborative solutions. Using Institute Museum Library Services’ concept efforts help build National Digital Platform, scan diverse explores evolving framework emerging ensuring scholarship.