The Engineering Library at Cornell University announces a new exhibit online and in the library –

Sticker Shock 2: An Update

This is an update of our earlier exhibit Sticker Shock (2002)

Sticker Shock 2 includes updated prices and cost per use information.

Both exhibits highlight the rising cost of library journal subscriptions
to support faculty and student research. Below is the beginning of the online exhibit…

The cost of journal subscriptions continues to rise and the prices will shock you. Cornell University Library subscribes to over 88,000 serials, many of which are journals, in paper or electronic form. Five years ago the most expensive engineering-related journals cost $4,000 to $12,000.

Now prices reach $18,000.

To get a better sense of what this much money is worth, please

Enter the Exhibit

Sticker Shock 2 was designed by Tyler Corson-Rikert and Rachel Inbar.