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EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) Offer 2014-2015

Response Deadline: 
May 15, 2014

Subscription Term

Begins: 

July 1, 2014

Ends: 

June 30, 2015

Working together with BC ELN, e-HLbc is happy to offer a subscription to EBSCO's Discovery Service (EDS).

Pricing given for health authorities and other organizations without library catalogues represents a discount off of list price. In addition, e-HLbc will benefit from BC ELN's participation discounts. Based on current subscriber numbers, e-HLbc member libraries will enjoy a 10% participation discount off of the negotiated base price listed below.


This is a joint eHLbc and BC ELN license.


Updates: 

Further discounts for the health authorities have been negotiated:

  • The base price for Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health has decreased by $8,500 to $16,500. With the expected 10% discount the new price is $14,850.
  • The based price for Interior Health Authority, Provicial Health Services Authority, and Vancouver Island Health Authority has decreased by $500 to $16,500. With the expected 10% discount the new price is $14,850.

Updated pricing may be found below.

Registration and schedules for live webinars highlighting the features and functionality of EDS can be accessed from the EBSCO Training Centre: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=ebscotraining


Overview

Vendor: 
EBSCO
Description: 

EBSCO Discovery Service is an all-inclusive search solution that makes in-depth research easy. The platform offers sophisticated features and functionality that anticipate user intent, helping them get to exactly what they are looking for quickly and easily. 

Features and functionality include:

  • Sophisticated Search — Rich metadata and superior relevance ranking technology
  • Direct Access to Full Text — One-click access directly through the results list
  • Intuitive Interface — Features and technology built on user research
  • Superior Integrations — Apps and integrations with multiple platforms  
  • Exceptional Support — Set up and support from our highly skilled staff 

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Last updated: April 25, 2020

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Response

Current Subscribers: 

Response Instructions

To participate, non-BC ELN, e-HLbc member libraries are asked to contact e-HLbc at their earliest convenience and by May 15, 2014 for a July 1, 2014 license start date.

Implementation can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. New subscribers who join the license get immediate access after implementation. If institutions join early, they could receive a few months of free access.

Terms & Conditions

Additional Information

  1. License Start Date - July 1, 2014 is the license start date. However, BC ELN has negotiated rolling implementation. That means that those institutions who join the EDS subscription early could get a few months of free access once EDS has been set up for their institutions.
  2. 3 Year Commitment - EBSCO has agreed to an annual license; however, to lock in these deep discounts, BC ELN and e-HLbc have negotiated a 3 year good faith commitment for participants. Of course, in the case of economic emergencies, institutions may drop at the annual renewal with no penalty.
  3. Price increases - BC ELN and e-HLbc have negotiated that price increases for EDS will be no more than 3% annually over the next 3 years.
  4. Participation Discounts - Participation discounts will be locked in for 2 years after the 2014 response deadline passes. At the 2016 renewal, participation discounts will be re-evaluated.