Talis Source subscription period commences tomorrow
Libraries have been using Talis Source in anger for the last two weeks, but tomorrow those libraries who are subscribing to full ILL functionality or indeed free discovery will see the commencement of the subscription period proper.
I'm glad to say we have no problems to report, just lots of libraries getting on with things as normal. We have also been immensely pleased by the number of libraries who have asked to maintain their access to the full ILL functionality in Source. I hope to have some figures to share very shortly, when we have completed our phoning around exercise.
We are currently going through the process of contacting all libraries that we haven't heard from directly to ascertain their preferences. Unsurprisingly, most with very few exceptions, can see the value of maintaining access to free discovery with a commitment to contribute at least once during the course of the year if it is feasible. Any library that is concerned about the feasibility of contributing should talk to our Live Services Team who can assist in a number of ways.