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Trends in Journal Subscription Renewals and Cancellations

These reports provide a detailed example of trends affecting journal subscription cancellations and renewals for scholarly publishers since 2003. Publishers can use this information and the strategic suggestions provided as a starting point for considering the impact of such research on their strategy.

• A look back over 2005-2009
• 2007-2008 Renewal Cycle
• A look back over 2003-2007
• 2005-2006 Renewal Cycle
• 2004-2005 Renewal Cycle
• 2003-2004 Renewal Cycle

Each year, PCG carries out a telephone survey at academic, corporate, medical, and government libraries in order to gather their outlook on the following year budget cycle. Institutes in North America, Europe and in the Asia Pacific region are contacted. During the most recent survey, 416 institutional libraries were included and the data breaks down trends by territory, type of institutions and resources.

• Download the 2011 Report
• Download the 2010 Report
• Download the 2008 Report
• Download the 2008 Presentation
• Download the 2007 Report
• Download the 2006 Report
• Download the 2005 Report

Trends in e-books in the library market

For the last two years, PCG has been surveying librarians to gauge their interest in e-books and to see how they are adjusting their book selection process.

• Download the 2009 Report
• Download the 2009 Charleston Conference Presentation
• Download the 2008 Report

For more information about the Full Report or to order a PDF copy of the document, please contact Emilie Delquie.