JISC

The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) and Research Information Network (RIN) invites proposals to investigate and quantify the extent to which members of different communities in the UK can gain ready access to formally-published scholarly literature, in particular journal articles and conference proceedings; and to identify priorities in filling gaps and overcoming barriers to access, and actions that might be taken to that end.

As the RIN is hosted by the British Library, the tender will be conducted electronically on the BL's e-tendering portal, found at www.bl.bravosolutions.co.uk. Click on the 'view current opportunities and notices' link on the home page to access further details. If you are not already registered with the tendering service, you will need to do so by using the 'click here to register' link.

Funding of up to £60,000, including expenses but excluding VAT, will be available for this project.

The deadline for responses is noon on Wednesday 17 March 2010.