the SERU working group has put together a draft of best practices (titled SERU Framework–version 0.3); it is posted on their website at http://www.niso.org/committees/SERU/index.html. this draft provides a clear outline of what the issues are in communications between libraries and publishers regarding gaining access to subscribed electronic content. i heartily support efforts that lead us away from murky license agreements toward clear and simple usage guidelines.
if you go to the site listed above you will see that you can join their listserv, if you care to stay informed of SERU’s progress.
