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We’re proud to share that Judge & Priestley have been shortlisted for the Private Client Team – Wills & Probate category at the Modern Law Awards 2025!

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May 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We're proud to share that three of our librarians Konstantina Matsoukas, Lindsay Boyce, and Marina Rosenfield attended MLA ’25 annual conference!

Scroll down for insights, highlights, and photos from the conference!

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May 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Pittsburgh, you were a blast! What a great #MLA25! Made new friends, caught up with others, and had a great time watching my coworker give her 1st presentation. #MedLibs
May 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Forging relationships with faculty
#medlibs #mlanet25 #mla25
May 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
10/10 the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh was a great time with #MLA25 friends.
Gorgeous night, great new friends. Would do again.
#MedLibs
May 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
May 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Comparing ChatGPT to Cochrane review searches
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May 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Our Cabells representatives, Mike and Bryan, are networking at #MLA25 this week with demos and discussions related to #publishing solutions geared toward your #medical #researchers. Stop by Booth 715 to learn more!
April 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
April 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
-Multiyear agreements can bring cost down
-& reduce administrative overhead
-& provide stability for projections
-but may be challenging in times of uncertainty or change

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April 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
-ILL is the leading indicator for global changes
-Continually remind and refresh users about holdings and services

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April 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Usage eval:
-Cost-per-use cutoffs vs. ILL: $22, $50, plus a kicker for "very valuable resource" or clinician workflow
-Check multi-year data (trailing 3 years, etc.)
-Changes in usage can indicate institutional factors (new faculty, research agenda, etc.)
-Global trends

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April 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Saying no:
-Go with honesty and transparency.
-Some people will be disappointed. Turn those users into champions for future goals!
-Let vendors know your target price; if they could meet it, negotiations may resume.
-It's not personal!

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April 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Dealbreakers:
-Policing "excessive" access
-Legal redlining can take months!
-Flex: AI uses

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April 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Negotiation dealbreakers:
-$!
-Contract language (indemnification, jurisdiction clauses)
-Flex: IP vs. usernames
-Flex: ILL
-Flex: walk-in users
-Integration w/ med record system

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April 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
-Build relationships with your user community that lead them to ask you when they want new resources. (They may need to help you find budget!)
-Internal marketing never ends. Stay visible. Ask for feedback.
-Balance "tell us what you need" and "let us tell you what we have."

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April 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Vendor negotiations that start with other units/people:
-Maybe let the others finish and then roll renewals under the library.
-Respect your fellow stakeholders.
-Beware of silos. Connect with colleagues in other divisions.
-Be clear on roles within your organization.

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April 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
-Why not share pricing numbers with other libraries? Sometimes there's a nondisclosure clause- but you can sometimes negotiate that out.
-UpToDate is tough to negotiate with. Come prepared. Know your numbers (users, usage).

#mla25
April 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
-Get a ballpark/base price early & try to get comparison prices from other libraries.
-Talk to your colleagues and peers!
-Vendors often have a lot of pricing flexibility.
-Academic and hospital pricing can be extremely divergent!

#mla25
April 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
-Big numbers are just big numbers. Don't let them scare you.
-Multi-year agreements (3-5 years) are good for time savings.
-Don't forget to get a deal with publishers you're already buying from.
-Bring user feedback and usage stats (get your own!) to renewal conversations.

#mla25
April 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Vendor negotiations:
-Have an elevator speech ready when meeting with a new rep. You're onboarding the rep to you, your institution, and how your institution works.
-Build your confidence. Give yourself grace. Relax beforehand.
-It's just a conversation. Be calm.

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April 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Vendor negotiations:
-Know who your end users are, how many there are, and what their usage needs are.
-Assert yourself. You are the customer who needs to be wooed.
-There will be many subsequent meetings, but only one first meeting. Build a partnership.

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April 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Vendor negotiations:
-Know your limits.
-Don't be afraid to push back.
-Negotiation takes a long time.
-In the hospital world vs. academic, there are no deals.
-Just ask for a lower cost!
-Know the RELEVANT FTE for specialty products.

#mla25
April 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Preparing for library vendor negotiation:
-Set an objective!
-Vendors are not the enemy. They have their own objectives, but relationships are important.
-Make stakeholder contacts early.
-Consider long-term budget sustainability.
-It often takes 3 years to get decent campus adoption.

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April 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
It's a beautiful day in the burgh! #medlibs #mlanet25 #mla25
April 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM