PELICAN: One step closer to the solution of the pricing problem

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hardy, R.L. | Oppenheim, C. | Rubbert, I.

Affiliations: Department of Information Science, Loughborough University, Leics LE11 3TU, UK. Tel.: +44 1509 228053; Fax: +44 1509 223053; E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Abstract: This paper discusses the research work and initial findings of the PELICAN project. The ultimate aim of the project is to develop pricing models for the delivery of digitised text to the UK Higher Education Community. The factors influencing pricing models in this area are summarised and the issues of licensing, technology and administration are discussed in further detail. General pricing models are briefly discussed and these lead onto more detailed examples of pricing models that have been considered for the UK Higher Education market. Through interviews and work conducted with the Higher Education sector and the UK publishing community PELICAN is working towards the ultimate aim of the development of a few pricing models that achieve consensus as far as is possible.

DOI: 10.3233/ISU-2001-213-409

Journal: Information Services & Use, vol. 21, no. 3-4, pp. 157-164, 2001