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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I am delighted to share the news that Knowledge Unlatched has exceeded its goal of 200 supporting libraries in advance of the February 28 deadline for libraries to register their pledges. More participants are
still needed so that KU can show even stronger support from the library community as it advances this new open access ebook model with publishers. As more libraries join the KU pilot, the cost for all participants will be lowered from the original amount of
$1,680. Of the 28 ebook titles included in the pilot collection, 20 are published by university presses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Personally, I am enthused by the strong show of global support for this pilot project from libraries in 18 countries on 5 continents so far, and am encouraged by this development in our collective work to evolve
the scholarly communication system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Celeste<i><o:p></o:p></i></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""> lyrarl-bounces@lyralists.lyrasis.org [mailto:lyrarl-bounces@lyralists.lyrasis.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Celeste Feather<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 22, 2014 12:26 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> LYRASIS ARL Collection Development Contacts<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Lyrarl] Update re Knowledge Unlatched open access ebook initiative<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I want to share briefly with you the latest news from <a href="http://www.knowledgeunlatched.org/">
Knowledge Unlatched</a>, the global open access scholarly ebook initiative. 36 ARL member libraries have pledged support to date, and KU continues to gather substantial support from the global library community and related organizations. Notable events in recent
weeks include new arrangements with Portico, CLOCKSS, and the HathiTrust. The list of supporting libraries is newly available on the KU web site.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The pledging period has been extended to February 28. Support from organizations like Portico and HathiTrust along with the growing global support from pledging libraries makes this an exciting project to watch. Over half of the ebook content
in the pilot project collection comes from university presses. If successful, KU may develop a complementary business model for university press ebooks that will be appropriate for types of content now available only through traditional models.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">From Knowledge Unlatched:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Supporters now include libraries from 11 countries on 4 continents</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Supporters who have signed up to KU include a broad range of libraries and institutions such as: large research libraries, liberal arts schools, small specialized libraries, and a college prep school. Half of participating institutions
are from outside North America. To see who has joined, click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ybw90mHT7ZHVb0-Ze2K_lvBWHnDjHmGQyuMrzffrmdwaLPowcq3cuQgD1uP0bJXHk3RFpKuNPdGUe2ImkyqCMChDbacmaBpRWw0HPX1uZiQAZz1NtXVkXUYFAWyiTnPTLEBu1p1-aNlMCKlcI4YcGw==" target="_blank">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Preservation Arrangements</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In addition to OAPEN and Hathi Trust hosting and preserving KU titles, arrangements have now been made with both Portico and CLOCKSS.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Webinar</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You're invited to join a webinar at 10am EST on Thursday February 6. You may sign up at this site: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ybw90mHT7ZHVb0-Ze2K_lvBWHnDjHmGQyuMrzffrmdwaLPowcq3cuQgD1uP0bJXHk3RFpKuNPdG824z7yhuf_FFe3hpHaPryabXsgKlFD1c=" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1akZm2U</a>.
This will be recorded and available at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ybw90mHT7ZHVb0-Ze2K_lvBWHnDjHmGQyuMrzffrmdwaLPowcq3cuQgD1uP0bJXHk3RFpKuNPdHJBqAOF8NfMQvDJkvpU6dknKRB8An01WStuk3jxNx-Gw==" target="_blank">www.knowledgeunlatched.org</a> for later
viewing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Infographic</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you want to a share a quick overview, click <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ybw90mHT7ZHVb0-Ze2K_lvBWHnDjHmGQyuMrzffrmdwaLPowcq3cuQgD1uP0bJXHk3RFpKuNPdHJBqAOF8NfMQvDJkvpU6dknKRB8An01WRtWsEWteezsoD0nuKx8-1SSb0ehcULgywArjtdIw16qw==" target="_blank">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If you need more time</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The pledging period is extended to February 28, 2014.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I’ll be glad to address any questions. LYRASIS is the North American administrative agent for KU, so we are working closely with them.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Celeste<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Celeste Feather<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Senior Licensing Program Account Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">LYRASIS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:celeste.feather@lyrasis.org">celeste.feather@lyrasis.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">800-999-8558 ext. 2954 (Toll-free)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">678-235-2954 (Direct)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">celeste.feather (Skype)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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