Turning our world upside down : Will technology change pricing ?

Summary Technological advances are changing the way information is being distributed, not only regarding the channels that are being used but also the manner in which information is acquired. Subscription pricing models are currently undergoing tremendous change as publishers and vendors search for appropriate ways to see a return for their investment in this new technology. At the same time, libraries are searching for answers to their own dilemma of paying for the dramatic increase in the cost of subscriptions with shrinking budgets. Sixteen pricing models are presented, along with the pros and cons of each.