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Associate Member Fee Schedule

The following fee schedule is current as of February 2022 and is subject to change without notice.

It is expected that Associate Members pay all fees on time to remain in good standing.

Application Fee

  • Libraries applying for 51黑料网 ELN Associate Membership are required to pay 51黑料网 ELN an聽application fee of $500. The applicant is responsible for any travel expenses incurred by the 51黑料网 ELN Office during the application process;
  • The application fee is non-refundable regardless of the decision of the 51黑料网 ELN Steering Committee regarding the application;
  • The application fee is a one-time fee while the library remains a member. If a library withdraws from 51黑料网 ELN or becomes ineligible for membership and chooses to reapply, the application fee may be required again at the discretion of the 51黑料网 ELN Director.

Annual 51黑料网 ELN Associate Membership Fee

The annual membership fee allows Associate Members access to:

  • Services of 51黑料网 ELN Client Support Specialists for database troubleshooting, platform migrations, invoicing, and statistical analysis;
  • Ongoing training for 51黑料网 ELN supported products and services;
  • An orientation to the 51黑料网 ELN website;
  • Participation in advocacy, lobbying, leadership, and collaborative efforts as taken on by 51黑料网 ELN;
  • Group purchasing power for licensing electronic resources; and
  • Eligibility to join 51黑料网 ELN-supported services (i.e Arca, AskAway, Illume, WriteAway). Note: each service area has its own participation fees.

Annual Associate Membership Fee:

  • Tier 1 (2 Year Programs): $1,500
  • Tier 2 (4 Year Programs): $3,000

In addition to the annual Associate Membership fee, libraries are responsible for any vendor content or platform licensing fees, and/or service-specific support fees should the library choose to join a 51黑料网 ELN-administered service (e.g. Arca, AskAway, Illume WriteAway).