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- Print out the Library Subscription or Purchase Agreement. If the agreement is acceptable,
- Complete page one of the agreement, and fax one copy (212-949-8058) or mail two copies (Attn: HEB Subscriptions, c/o ACLS, 633 Third Avenue, 8th Floor, NY, NY 10017).
- We will confirm pricing, sign and return the agreement top page, and open your IP access.
- If you have any questions, contact General Inquiries.
LIBRARY CLASSIFICATIONS FOR SUBSCRIPTION/
PURCHASE RATES
Very Large Institutions
- All institutions classified by Carnegie as Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive.
- Public libraries and public library systems servicing a population of above 500,000.
- Public libraries and public library systems servicing a population of above 500,000 that are comprised of a research library and a branch system will be considered two very large institutions.
Large Institutions
- All institutions classified by Carnegie as Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive.
- Public libraries and public library systems servicing a population of between 50,000 and 499,999.
Medium Institutions
- Master's Colleges and Universities I and II with FTE enrollments above 2,500.
- Public libraries and public library systems servicing a population of between 10,000 and 49,999.
Small Institutions
- Master's Colleges and Universities I and II with FTE enrollments between 1,000 and 2,500.
- All Baccalaureate Colleges - Liberal Arts and General with FTE enrollments 1,000 or above.
- Public libraries and public library systems servicing a population of less than 10,000.
Very Small Institutions
- Master's Colleges and Universities I and II with FTE enrollments below 1,000.
- Baccalaureate Colleges - Liberal Arts and General with FTE enrollments below 1,000.
- All Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges and Associate's Colleges.
- Advanced Studies and Foundation libraries.
- Special libraries and High School Libraries.
We have established our Classification System on the model used by JSTOR, aimed at insuring that we apply a consistent and fair standard for all libraries.
Our pricing categories are based first on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 2000 Edition.
The second basis for pricing is: Full-time enrollment (FTE), which for institutions of higher education is the enrollment of full-time students plus the full-time equivalent of part-time students as reported by institutions. In the absence of an equivalent reported by an institution, the FTE enrollment is estimated by adding one-third of part-time enrollment to full-time enrollment.
Consortia
The annual fee for consortia will be based on the total of the individual fees for each library from the consortia subscribing to HEB, plus a consortial discount based on the following discount tables.
This discount can be based on either of two methods: on percentage of participation or on absolute numbers of participants, whichever the consortium chooses as being more favorable based on its membership. The discount method and resulting discount rate shall be fixed for the annual invoice period.
Percentage-Based Discount:
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Participation
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Discount
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100%
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20%
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80%
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18%
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60%
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15%
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40%
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13%
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20%
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10%
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Number-Based Discount:
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Participation/Libraries
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Discount
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301 or more
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20%
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201-300
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19%
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151-200
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18%
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101-150
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17%
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76-100
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15%
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51-75
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13%
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26-50
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10%
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5-25
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8%
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Subscription Rates Effective 1/1/2008. Prices subject to review.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Annual subscription rates are guaranteed for the first three years of purchase and subject thereafter to modest annual increases as the collection grows at an average annual rate of 13%. Consortia discounts apply to annual as well as purchase rates. No capitalization fee applies.
| Very Large Institutions— |
$3,125 |
| Large Institutions— |
$2,300 |
| Medium Institutions— |
$1,225 |
| Very Small Institutions— |
$450 |
PURCHASE LICENSE RATES
A purchase provides a 10-year license to all current and future content, which will be growing at an average annual rate of over 13%. The purchase option includes ownership of the files for any works that are not protected by copyright at the expiration of the 10-year term.
In conversations with librarians, ten years was considered the best approximation for "perpetual" in the current electronic environment for platforms, delivery and archiving systems.
This means that by the end of 10 years the collection will have grown to over 6700 volumes in all fields across the humanities, including distinguished series from leading university presses.
Over 10 years, one-time purchase will save an average of 20% off projected annual subscription rates, in addition to libraries' internal savings on the administration and management of annual subscriptions and renewals.
Consortia discounts apply to purchase as well as annual rates. No annual maintenance fee applies.
| Very Large Institutions— |
$41,000 |
| Large Institutions— |
$31,000 |
| Medium Institutions— |
$16,500 |
| Small Institutions— |
$10,000 |
| Very Small Institutions— |
$6,000 |
LICENSE AGREEMENTS
Libraries
The agreement is available in PDF format and can be downloaded here. Download Now!
Consortia
The agreement is available in PDF format and can be downloaded here. Download Now!
Our Subscription Agreements are based on the License Agreement developed by JSTOR, and we are pleased to acknowledge their contribution to our Project.
PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Libraries
Please contact HEB for further information.
TRIAL ACCESS
If your library would like trial access to the site in order to decide on subscribing, please email General Inquiries to request a logon and password.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LIBRARY LICENSE AGREEMENT
- Annual subscriptions are available, including campus-wide access to the entire database, starting at $450 a year.
- Site-License fees are charged on a sliding scale depending on the size of the institution (based on Carnegie Classification and FTE), including community colleges, public libraries, special libraries, very small academic libraries, and high schools to multi-campus systems and consortia.
- Site License includes MARC records for all books in the collection available for free download.
- Access to online stats for subscribers 24/7.
- Broad definition of "authorized users." Includes not only students, faculty and staff, but also anyone present in the library.
- Site license: access is not limited to the library building.
- Links into HEB staff who will work with libraries to achieve stability and standardization by e-mail, phone or fax from 9 am to 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday, for feedback, problem-solving, or general questions. Help files and user documentation will also be available online.
- Hardware and software requirements: Macintosh, PC or UNIX workstations with Internet connectivity and TCP/IP installed. A monitor with resolution of at least 800 x 600 is recommended for optimal performance. Netscape Communicator 6.0 and above, or Microsoft Explorer 5.5 and above, minimum standard. Internet connectivity of at least 1.5 mbits/sec data transfer capacity is helpful for fastest access.
- Initial term of three years, with automatic one-year renewal terms.
INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Individual subscriptions are now available for a small additional fee through standing membership in any of the 70 ACLS constituent societies.
For more information on individual subscription to Humanities E-Book, please visit the Individual Subscription page.
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