Transfer Today: Updates on the Transfer Code of Practice

Abstract

Webinar presented on May 20, 2016 as part of the NISO Working Group Connections LIVE! series. What is the Transfer Code of Practice? Why was it developed? How does it benefit librarians? The Transfer Code of Practice is maintained by a unique group formed of librarians, publishers, subscription agencies and other intermediaries, from both the United Kingdom and the United States. The code contains consistent guidelines to aid publishers and librarians when a journal title transfers from one publisher to another. Transfer originated with the United Kingdom Serials Group (UKSG) but was moved under the auspices of NISO in the past year. It’s not just for publishers! Many librarians are unaware of the Transfer tools and how they might be of use to them. This webinar provided attendees with an overview of the code, its history and purpose, results of a recent survey on awareness of the code, and a discussion of how librarians can incorporate Transfer tools into their existing e-journals workflow.