2018 Charleston Library Conference

In 2016 RA21, the STM and NISO initiative, announced its intention to streamline the user experience for access to subscribed content outside institutional IP domains. Frequently the user experience with IP access is not seamless due to workflow or location issues. Further, this anonymous form of authentication provides inadequate security, and limits the ability of librarians and publishers to understand patterns of usage and respond with greater customization. These issues not only impact paywalled content, but also delivery of greater customization around open access services.

Two years on, the RA21 team is ready to unveil the results of collaboration with libraries, industry associations, publishers, and standards organizations.

The report out will include updates and developments in four key areas including:
1. Results from the Pilots and What’s Next
2. User Experience (UX) overview
3. Input and feedback from the RA21 Security and Privacy report
4. Future Governance and next phase framework

Following the presentations from a panel of key stakeholders involved in the project, RA21 welcomes questions and input from the library and research communities as part of this session.