In support of the Consortium's Contract Negotiation Goal, BLC staff and
E-Resource Contacts, representatives from member institutions, leverage the combined buying power of BLC libraries to realize cost savings and beneficial terms in the purchase of electronic resources.

• The BLC office establishes product trials for all member libraries
  • Member libraries or vendors may initiate the request for a consortial trial
  • IP authentication or password authentication may be used
    
    
• E-Resource Contacts are given a deadline for indicating interest in products
  • A response deadline is set when trial information is distributed
    
    
• The BLC office works with vendors on product pricing and licensing.
  • E-Resource Contacts consulted regarding license terms
  • Vendors may require institutional license agreements
    
    
• The BLC office provides centralized billing and contract maintenance
  • Participating libraries sign subscription agreements, "sign-off sheets,"
    with the BLC for all new subscriptions and renewals
  • The BLC office distributes copies of consortial license agreements
  • Some vendors bill member libraries directly
    
    
• If product was not purchased by a BLC deal, the institution is responsible for canceling. If the product is part of a BLC deal, the institution must contact the BLC office to cancel, please see license for terms and conditions for cancelling products.
  
  
• The E-Resources database provides information on current trials, current subscriptions and past trials: http://libweb.williams.edu/blc/
  • Contact the BLC office for password information (Members only)
  • Renewal dates and subscription periods are included