Master Agreements
KYVL has signed Master Agreements with the following database vendors. Below you will find basic information about each vendor, including their Master Agreement numbers, the scope of the Master Agreement and which of their products, if any, are part of the KYVL core collection.
Vendors at a Glance
| Vendors | MA # | Products in KYVL Core |
|---|---|---|
| EBSCO | MA7580700002052 | Yes |
| Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc | MA7580700002054 | No |
| Gale Group | MA7580700002047 | No |
| NewsBank | MA7580700002045 | No |
| OCLC | MA7580700002050 | Yes |
| ProQuest | MA7580700002044 | Yes |
| Scholastic Library Publishing (Grolier) | MA7580700002046 | Yes |
Scope of Master Agreement
The purpose of this Master Agreement is to establish a Master Agreement to provide electronic indexes, abstract, and full-text databases in broad coverage of disciplines for providers and users of the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL). On an annual basis, the KYVL will determine what databases, if any; will be acquired from the Master Agreement for these services. The determination to license a database that is on the Master Agreement will be based upon customer demand for types of databases, value of the database to the KYVL, and available budget and financial participation from library partners.
The award of a Master Agreement does not insure the vendor will be selected to provide databases for KYVL's core collection. KYVL members have access to the core collection of databases for which KYVL Master Agreements and may offer access to their users. In addition to the core database collection, each library, member, or community also has the option to purchase access and negotiate licensing requirements, etc. to additional databases of its choice from vendors who have received a Master Agreement. KYVL members expect to also negotiate additional discounts based upon other products purchased from the same vendor or for other reasons agreed upon by both parties. KYVL members may also request additional training required beyond the KYVL master agreement minimums, as needed, and members would be responsible for additional costs to be negotiated with each vendor.
Terms of Master Agreement and Renewel Options
The initial term of the Master Agreement shall be for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the Award of Master Agreement. This Master Agreement may be renewed at the completion of the initial Master Agreement period for two (2) additional two (2) year periods upon the mutual agreement of the Parties. Such mutual agreement shall take the form of an addendum to the Master Agreement.
The Commonwealth reserves the right not to exercise any or all renewal options. The Commonwealth reserves the right to extend the Master Agreement for a period less than the length of the above-referenced renewal period if such an extension is determined by the Commonwealth Buyer to be in the best interest of the Commonwealth.
Membership
Use of the Master Agreements and KYVL Core Collection is limited to KYVL members only. Non members should inquire about subscribing to KYVL for access to the core collection and approval to use the Master Agreements.