I just skipped past this item because it seems like such an obviously bad idea for institutions, but then I say that Jisc announced its support, so I dredged this item from the discard pile. Here's the model: "if all libraries continue to subscribe, then not only will those libraries have access to the content for their users, but Annual Reviews will also make the content openly available to non-subscribers as well and apply a CC-BY license to the articles. Second, if all libraries do not continue to subscribe, then those that do will still receive the discount — as well as access to the content — but the content will not be made available to non-subscribers." Stop subscribing and it's no longer open access? That's some lock-in! I can hear the publishers now (in their best villain voice): "It's not us you're hurting, it's the community."
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