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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hello Sally,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Yes, we have a policy that addresses trials. Essentially the sponsor needs permission from our AD for Collections, but should have considered the following before asking. We are essentially trying to manage
expectations on all sides and coordinate so we are requesting at a time when users and staff will have time to review and give feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Think about why we are requesting a trial to be sure it is really necessary. For example, if we are only adding new content to an existing interface, is a trial necessary?<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">There should be a reasonable expectation that we can afford the resource.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Trials should be scheduled at times when people will have an opportunity to review the resource. For example, a trial should not be scheduled during the Winter Break when many librarians and
faculty will likely be away.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Julie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Eril-l [mailto:eril-l-bounces@lists.eril-l.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Sally Krash<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 29, 2016 2:39 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> eril-l@lists.eril-l.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Eril-l] database trial policy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Does anyone have a database trial policy? In previous libraries where I have worked, we only set up trials for databases that were being considered for purchase or subscription. However, in my current library, we are being asked to set
up trials for databases that are well beyond our ability to obtain (financially speaking). If you have a policy that addresses this issue, can you share it with me?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All feedback is welcome!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sally Krash<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Head of Information Resources Management<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">W.E.B. Du Bois Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">University of Massachusetts Amherst<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">413-545-6865<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:krash@library.umass.edu">krash@library.umass.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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