Not every library problem requires outside expertise. And not every consulting engagement looks the same. This page is now a no-JavaScript, low-friction alternative: a quick set of signposts.
If you’re overwhelmed, skip the analysis and contact me with (1) your vendor, (2) your renewal date, and (3) what you’re worried about.
Use free resources first if…
- Your contract isn’t up for renewal in the next 6 months.
- The stakes are annoying, not existential.
- You have legal review + staff time to read every clause.
Consider hourly consulting if…
- Renewal is coming and the vendor has already sent “standard terms.”
- You need clause-by-clause risk triage and negotiation language.
- You’re dealing with AI clauses, data retention, or security addenda.
Do a project engagement if…
- You’re migrating vendors / ILS / platform and need a transition plan.
- You need an AI governance framework that stands up to boards and auditors.
- You need deliverables, a timeline, and someone to keep it moving.
Get help now if…
- You’re inside the notice window and can’t tell what you’re agreeing to.
- You suspect the contract shifts liability onto the library.
- You’re being pressured to sign quickly.