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Contents Just how complex are transformative agreements?


Paul Cavanagh, Senior Librarian Resource Acquisitions, and Lucy Veasey, Senior Research Librarian, from University of Nottingham Libraries, explain why it’s so difficult to understand value in transitional agreements and open access publishing.


Relationship counselling


Lauren Purton, Marketing Executive at PTFS Europe, a CILIP Supplier Partner, explains how public libraries and software suppliers can optimise their relationships during challenging times.


The cost and opportunity of transparency


Gavin Phillips from SUPC takes a look at the challenges buyers face in 2025 as new regulations require more transparency and, among other things, AI continues to throw curve balls at librarians.


Turning data into action


Jamie Wright, Director, Customer Experience at Collection HQ, takes a look at the challenges data can solve in public and academic libraries.


Behind the scenes of a technology upgrade


Liz Whale, Information Skills and Area manager for Southampton Libraries, explains how a tech partnership with Kuario increased income, reduced staff workload and brought in new audiences.


Directory of Suppliers Index


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