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Wiley Core Collections access via EBSCO at SIUE

Southern Illinois University-System Office
Detected
Jul 9, 2026
120 days ago
Sector
Library
Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

In April 2026, SIUE executed a 113554.37 contract with EBSCO Industries for access to Wiley Core Collections for the 2026 calendar year. This subscription enhances digital library resources for students and faculty.

What it means for vendors

Although this is a routine content licensing decision, it confirms EBSCO and Wiley as key partners in SIUE’s electronic resource portfolio. Library‑tech and discovery‑layer vendors, as well as analytics and course‑materials providers, can treat this as context for integration, usage analytics, and potential OER or inclusive‑access initiatives that would complement existing subscription content.

Background

Funded from state appropriated and income funds for general educational operations; contributes to SIUE’s digital research and teaching resources.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 9, 2026
Agency
Southern Illinois University-System Office

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