Licensing Framework

The following links provide in-depth information on BC ELN's licensing procedures and policies for partner library employees, vendors, and other interested parties.

Licensing Framework

• Selection Strategy
• Methods of Selection
• Evaluating Electronic Resources
• Database Licensing Process
• Licensing Strategy
• Administration

Library Tier Model for Database Licensing

• The BC ELN Tier Structure & Other Pricing Models  

Model License

The Model License is a framework that BC ELN has developed for negotiating licenses, based on best practices and licensing principles. The Model is the framework for all consortium licensing and can also be used by members for their own licensing. In cases where vendors require their license, the Model serves as a valuable source of specific language to use in negotiating changes to the vendor license.

The updated Model License will be used when licensing new resources or when it is necessary to revise an existing license (for example, to cover e-books). The updated model license will be used when licensing new resources or when it is necessary to revise an existing license (for example, to cover e-books). By the end of 2024, the goal is to move all existing agreements onto the new license (where possible).

• BC ELN Model License 2023
• BC ELN Model License Overview 2023

BC ELN has also worked to adapt a Streaming Model License for more specialized media resources. 

• BC ELN Model Streaming License 2024
• BC ELN Model Streaming License Overview 2024

For Vendors

• Overview of BC ELN Database Licensing for Vendors