> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.unsub.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.unsub.org/how-to-guides/post-termination-access-data.md).

# Post-termination access data

Tracking down PTA can be a time consuming task. For some tips/guidance on this topic here are some resources:

* Bremer, C. & Lavallée-Funston. (2022). It’s (perpetually) Complicated: Tracking Perpetual Access Rights from Consortial License Agreements. Camp ER\&L 2022 <https://mtgsked.com/p/31465/s> ([slides](https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/sites/crkn/files/2022-04/ER%26L2022_KBESC_PATrackingProject_2022-03-10_sharing_0.pptx))
* Carter, S., & Toyota-Kindler, Y. (2021). Assessing e-journal post-cancellation access. *Against the Grain*, *31*(4), 12. [pdf](https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8412\&context=atg)
* Donahoo, N. S., & Aguilera, A. (2019). An Ongoing Treasure Hunt: One Library’s Practical Experiences Documenting Post-Cancellation Perpetual Access. The Serials Librarian, 76(1-4), 83-85. <https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2019.1586234>
* Bazeley, J. (2018). Report of the ALCTS Collection Management and E-Resources Interest Group Meeting. ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, June 2017. Technical Services Quarterly, 35(3), 291–296. <https://doi.org/10.1080/07317131.2018.1456858>
* Bulock, C. (2015). Techniques for Tracking Perpetual Access. The Serials Librarian, 68(1-4), 290-298. <https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2015.1017711>
* Stemper, J., & Barribeau, S. (2013). Perpetual Access to Electronic Journals. *Library Resources & Technical Services*, *50*(2), 91-109. <https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.50n2.91>


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