The Finnish University Libraries Network (FUN) discussed the introduction of fees for the Repository Library’s services at its first meeting of the year. Services that were previously free of charge will become fee-based as of March 2026. The announced delivery prices for articles are higher than the average compared to competitors. In addition, the basis for the pricing structure remains unclear, particularly with regard to the fees for the material intake services. FUN emphasizes the importance of transparent pricing and a competitive cost structure.
FUN is concerned that, from the perspective of university libraries, the long-established service structure, expertise and service development may in the future be overshadowed by high pricing. The absence of a customer advisory structure in the current organization also raises questions about how customer perspectives will be taken into account in future decision-making.
Higher education libraries issued a statement on the pricing of the Repository Library’s services in December 2025.
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