How about the Government Information Librarians? All that data is a
government information resource, right? ;-)
~ Cynthia
On May 6, 2009, at 6:09 PM, Hughes, Tracey wrote:
> If you all could help me out with a good suggestion for her, that
> would be great! I don’t want to and never was meant to be her point
> of contact but I can’t seem to shake her!! All I did was ask for a
> quote for our budget purposes!!
>
> I know we talked about this as a group, but Social Explorer
> obviously has wider applicability than our UC/S map group…any
> suggestions would be great.
>
> J
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Tracey Hughes
> GIS Coordinator, Social Sciences & Humanities Library
> University of California San Diego
> http://govinfo.ucsd.edu/gis/
>
> Phone: (858) 534-1266
> Email: t2hughes at ucsd.edu
>
> From: Laura Gilliland [mailto:laura@socialexplorer.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 1:36 PM
> To: Hughes, Tracey
> Subject: Re: Social Explorer UC subscription
>
> Dear Tracey,
>
> Thank you so much for your insight. I agree, it's a little
> difficult to know who to propose our services to for a system wide
> agreement. I can tell you that we could very easily negotiate a
> price for the entire system that would be somewhere around 30% off
> the individual subscriptions if all campuses were to
> participate......which would be a wonderful bargain. Is there an
> avenue via the UC Library Techology Advisory Group that would be
> appropriate to contact? I can see from the LTAG website that Sam
> Dunlap from UCSD is the president.
>
> I don't feel that I can give up on UC as we have had several
> requests for information from a number of the campuses, and UCLA is
> one of our biggest users. We track usage at all of the campuses and
> there is interest. Given the economy, I would think that at the very
> least, it would be beneficial for the system to take advantage of
> the free premium trial for a month.
>
> Best,
>
> Laura Gilliland
> Social Explorer Inc.
> Phone: 510-499-3040
> Fax: 718-228-3607
> laura@socialexplorer.com
> www.socialexplorer.com
>
> Main Office:
> Social Explorer Inc.
> 50 Merriam Ave.
> Bronxville, NY 10708
> Phone: 718-360-5008
> Fax: 718-228-3607
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Hughes, Tracey <T2Hughes@ucsd.edu>
> wrote:
> Hi Laura,
>
> I think we're all well aware of the product in the UC Map librarian
> circle as we've discussed the product as a potential purchase.
> However, as you know, the UC system is a complex one with almost
> innumerable different departments and individuals. As an overall
> strategy to access/expose Social Explorer across the system, I don't
> have much to offer other than what you are currently doing.
>
> >From the Social Sciences & Humanities Library at UCSD, we certainly
> see value in your product but we just don't know if we have the
> budgetary capacity to purchase it at $2000 (or even slightly less
> with the consortial pricing) annually.
>
> We will certainly let you know when we've reached a decision about
> what we can do.
>
> Regards,
> Tracey Hughes
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Laura Gilliland [mailto:laura@socialexplorer.com]
> Sent: Tue 4/28/2009 5:59 PM
> To: Hughes, Tracey
> Cc: Ahmed Lacevic
> Subject: Re: Social Explorer UC subscription
>
> Hello Tracey,
> Thank you for the continued interest in Social Explorer. The
> gentleman that
> I have spoken to at UC Berkeley is:
>
> Harrison G. DEKKER, MLIS +1 510 250-7901
> hdekker@library.berkeley.edu
>
> Harrison is having some of his colleagues review the website. He
> mentioned
> that if the UC system were to subscribe, that he would be involved
> in the
> set-up of the subscription. Perhaps you know him? It's interesting
> because
> we have had interest from end-users from 5 or 6 of the UC campuses
> over the
> last year. I think setting up the system with a free 30 day trial
> would be
> most informative for the end-users and decision makers. It's a
> wonderful
> resourse to take advantage of as a free trial, and would inform any
> decisions about the value of subsriptions. I'll have to admit, I'm
> not sure
> what the best path is to orient this product to the entire UC
> system. Do
> you have any thoughts on that that you could share with me?
>
> Best,
> Laura Gilliland
> Social Explorer Inc.
> Phone: 510-499-3040
> Fax: 718-228-3607
> laura@socialexplorer.com
> www.socialexplorer.com
>
> Main Office:
> Social Explorer Inc.
> 50 Merriam Ave.
> Bronxville, NY 10708
> Phone: 718-360-5008
> Fax: 718-228-3607
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Hughes, Tracey <T2Hughes@ucsd.edu>
> wrote:
>
> > Thank you Ahmed. We'll be in touch if we are able to purchase the
> > resource. J
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> >
> >
> > Tracey Hughes
> >
> > GIS Coordinator, Social Sciences & Humanities Library
> >
> > University of California San Diego
> >
> > http://govinfo.ucsd.edu/gis/
> >
> >
> >
> > Phone: (858) 534-1266
> >
> > Email: t2hughes at ucsd.edu
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* alacevic@gmail.com [mailto:alacevic@gmail.com] *On Behalf
> Of *Ahmed
> > Lacevic
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:38 AM
> >
> > *To:* Hughes, Tracey
> > *Cc:* Laura Gilliland
> > *Subject:* Re: Social Explorer UC subscription
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Tracey,
> >
> > Attached is a formal quote. I realize that UCLA is currently a
> subscriber
> > so we would give UCSD and UCLA a 10% discount if UCSD subscribes.
> We would
> > treat this as a consortium because you are part of the same school
> system.
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Ahmed
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Hughes, Tracey <T2Hughes@ucsd.edu>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Hi Ahmed,
> >
> >
> >
> > A PDF or Word document that reflects the price and the price with
> the
> > consortia discount at the different levels of participation would
> be great.
> > While a trial is nice, what I'm seeking right now is just the
> quote. J
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> >
> >
> > Tracey Hughes
> >
> > GIS Coordinator, Social Sciences & Humanities Library
> >
> > University of California San Diego
> >
> > http://govinfo.ucsd.edu/gis/
> >
> >
> >
> > Phone: (858) 534-1266
> >
> > Email: t2hughes at ucsd.edu
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* alacevic@gmail.com [mailto:alacevic@gmail.com] *On Behalf
> Of *Ahmed
> > Lacevic
> > *Sent:* Monday, April 27, 2009 5:00 PM
> > *To:* Hughes, Tracey
> > *Cc:* Laura Gilliland
> >
> >
> > *Subject:* Re: Social Explorer UC subscription
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello Tracey,
> >
> > The *regular* price for UCSD is $2,000 annually.
> >
> > How would you like me to provide you with a "formal" quote? Would
> you like
> > me to write a Word document with the quote in it?
> >
> > We also have consortia discounts and UCLA is already a member. Laura
> > Gilliland, our local sales rep in CA, is actually working on
> getting a trial
> > set up for the whole system. I am not sure what the state of
> development on
> > that is, but she can fill you in on that.
> >
> > She is currently traveling to Alaska, but is available by email
> and perhaps
> > phone. *
> >
> > *Her contact info:
> > Name: Laura Gilliland
> > Email: laura@socialexplorer.com
> > Phone: 510-499-3040
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Ahmed
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 7:45 PM, Hughes, Tracey <T2Hughes@ucsd.edu>
> > wrote:
> >
> > Hello Ahmed,
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm wondering if you can provide a more formal quote for Social
> Explorer.
> > I'm not certain if we will be able to purchase it at that cost and
> because
> > it's an annual subscription. However, to better consider the
> resource, we
> > need a more formal quote. Please let me know if you have any
> questions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> >
> >
> > Tracey Hughes
> >
> > GIS Coordinator, Social Sciences & Humanities Library
> >
> > University of California San Diego
> >
> > http://govinfo.ucsd.edu/gis/
> >
> >
> >
> > Phone: (858) 534-1266
> >
> > Email: t2hughes at ucsd.edu
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* alacevic@gmail.com [mailto:alacevic@gmail.com] *On Behalf
> Of *Ahmed
> > Lacevic
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:28 PM
> > *To:* Hughes, Tracey
> >
> >
> > *Cc:* Andrew A Beveridge; Joanne Lumaban
> >
> > *Subject:* Re: Social Explorer UC subscription
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Tracey,
> >
> > Social Explorer costs $2,000 annually. We do have consortia
> discounts as
> > follows:
> > 2-4 members 10%
> > 5 - 10 members 20%
> > 10 - 15 members 30%
> > > 15 members 40%
> >
> > Of course, we can bill you a few years in advance. That is not a
> problem.
> >
> >
> > We will be at the ACRL conference (Association of College and
> Research
> > Libraries) in Seattle! If someone from the UCSD is coming, they
> can visit
> > us at booth #742. We will be giving demos and talking to
> librarians. We
> > also have a new brochure. It is a tri-fold brochure so we have it
> as two
> > files, front and back available here:
> >
> > Inside of the brochure:
> > http://www.socialexplorer.com/SE_8.5x11_IN_v7.pdf
> >
> > outside:
> > http://www.socialexplorer.com/SE_8.5x11_OUT_v7.pdf
> >
> > If you have any questions, you may contact me by email or call
> > 718-360-5008.
> >
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Ahmed
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 4:09 PM, Hughes, Tracey
> <T2Hughes@ucsd.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Ahmed,
> >
> >
> >
> > How timely that you emailed me today! I have a few emails in my
> inbox
> > about Social Explorer and the possibility of purchasing it as a
> resource for
> > our students. We are curious to know the price for Social
> Explorer as well
> > as an maintenance costs/annual fees. Is there a consortium price
> for the
> > UCs (just curious about this - don't have any commitments or
> comments from
> > other UCs at this time)? And if there is an annual fee/
> subscription cost,
> > would it be possible to consider billing us in such a way that we
> would pay
> > for somewhere between 3 - 5 years of this cost as part of the
> initial
> > price? We are in a budget situation where continuations are not
> moving
> > through the system so this could be a workaround for us.
> >
> >
> >
> > Again, thank you for your timely email!
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> >
> >
> > Tracey Hughes
> >
> > GIS Coordinator, Social Sciences & Humanities Library
> >
> > University of California San Diego
> >
> > http://govinfo.ucsd.edu/gis/
> >
> >
> >
> > Phone: (858) 534-1266
> >
> > Email: t2hughes at ucsd.edu
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* alacevic@gmail.com [mailto:alacevic@gmail.com] *On Behalf
> Of *Ahmed
> > Lacevic
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:55 PM
> > *To:* Hughes, Tracey
> > *Cc:* Tim Schwartz
> > *Subject:* Fwd: Social Explorer UC subscription
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Tracey,
> >
> > I was wondering what had happened to the trial of Social Explorer
> you did
> > last year?
> >
> > I received an email today from a student who was wondering if
> access was
> > available at UCSD.
> >
> > I know there was a budget crisis in CA, but I was wondering how
> the review
> > went and if Social Explorer is maybe on the list of resources that
> were
> > under consideration for future.
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Ahmed Lacevic
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: *Tim Schwartz* <tcschwar@ucsd.edu>
> > Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 2:21 PM
> > Subject: university of california subscription
> > To: info@socialexplorer.com
> >
> >
> > to whom it may concern:
> >
> > i am a graduate student in the visual arts department at ucsd. i was
> > wondering if any of the university of california schools have
> > subscriptions to your service. i'm poor and can't afford anyting
> > personally, so was wondering if there is a campus i can go to for
> > access.
> >
> > my past informational sculputres are available here ->
> > http://www.timschwartz.org
> >
> > thanks,
> > tim schwartz
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ahmed Lacevic
> > Vice President
> > Social Explorer Inc.
> > 50 Merriam Ave
> > Bronxville, NY 10708
> > Phone: 718-360-5008
> > Mobile: 718-208-3075
> > Fax: 718-228-3607
> > alacevic@socialexplorer.com
> > www.socialexplorer.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ahmed Lacevic
> > Vice President
> > Social Explorer Inc.
> > 50 Merriam Ave
> > Bronxville, NY 10708
> > Phone: 718-360-5008
> > Mobile: 718-208-3075
> > Fax: 718-228-3607
> > alacevic@socialexplorer.com
> > www.socialexplorer.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ahmed Lacevic
> > Vice President
> > Social Explorer Inc.
> > 50 Merriam Ave
> > Bronxville, NY 10708
> > Phone: 718-360-5008
> > Mobile: 718-208-3075
> > Fax: 718-228-3607
> > alacevic@socialexplorer.com
> > www.socialexplorer.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Ahmed Lacevic
> > Vice President
> > Social Explorer Inc.
> > 50 Merriam Ave
> > Bronxville, NY 10708
> > Phone: 718-360-5008
> > Mobile: 718-208-3075
> > Fax: 718-228-3607
> > alacevic@socialexplorer.com
> > www.socialexplorer.com
> >
> >
>
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