This experience, in addition to their many years spent writing approval plans in academic libraries, and their expertise regarding eBooks for Libraries, gives R2 a unique perspective in helping libraries and vendors alike build new collection development tools and practices. Product Development for Library Booksellers New web technologies are developing quickly, creating new opportunities for booksellers. R2 assists library booksellers in remaining viable contenders by analyzing the current and anticipated marketplace and then by redesigning or building new web products and database access services. Let us know how we can help you. Sales Representation Above all else, sales representation in the academic library market requires familiarity with and respect for the market itself.
Academic libraries are complex, and can be slow to change because of their overwhelming complexity.
It is clear however, that academic librarians fully embrace new technologies and tools when they meet critical and often sophisticated workflow requirements. R2 Consulting has the experience necessary to understand in detail, the decision making and production requirements of the library, and has successfully introduced libraries to many new products and services. In coordination with their Library Consulting, R2 is building a portfolio of products and services that will be appropriate for their clients, as they create new workflow solutions. Participants typically include librarians, publishers, web service providers, materials vendors, and system vendors. R2 Seminars are typically three hours in length.