Journal Subscriptions Meeting about the RSC - 22nd February 2017

The University's current subscription deal with the RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) expired at the end of 2016. Various deals are on offer from the publisher through JISC and a decision needs to be made on which deal (if any) to agree. There will be a discussion meeting to explore issues surrounding journal subscriptions by the University.

• What are the principles that should be used to decide whether to start or to renew journal subscriptions? 

• How should we balance payment for subscriptions, for open access papers and for hybrid journals?

• How should learned societies distinguish themselves from commercial publishers?

Discussions at the meeting will inform the Physical Sciences Consultative Committee, which will make a recommendation on the renewal. 

If you have any queries, please e-mail cmc32@cam.ac.uk.