The view from the UK: the economic crisis and serials acquisitions on an offshore island

Kidd, T. (2010) The view from the UK: the economic crisis and serials acquisitions on an offshore island. Serials Librarian, 59(3-4), pp. 384-393. (doi: 10.1080/03615261003623138)

Abstract

This article considers the case study of university libraries in the United Kingdom, and their exposure to the effects of the worldwide recession. Exchange rate changes have been a noteworthy aspect of the UK situation, with the pound sterling deteriorating markedly against both the Euro and the US Dollar. Examples of the impact of these changes are outlined. The implications of government spending plans over the next few years are also examined. Some possible ways of coping with these changes are explored, including the expansion of shared services, a reduction in the prevalence of publisher bundle subscriptions, and an increase in the impact of open access activity.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Due to publisher embargo the full text of this article is not available until October 2012.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Kidd, Mr Anthony
• Authors: Kidd, T.
• Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
• College/School: University Services > Library and Collection Services > Library
• Journal Name: Serials Librarian
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• ISSN: 0361-526X
• Published Online: 01 January 2010