Library, Museums and Press Staff
June 2, 2026

Bridging the Access Gap: Library Launches Video Tutorials and Enhances Workarounds Following Wiley Subscription Cancellation 

 

Following the recent decision to discontinue the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press’s bundled subscription to the Wiley journal portfolio due to institutional financial constraints, the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press has launched a new series of short tutorial videos designed to help faculty, researchers and graduate students continue accessing the journal articles and scholarly resources they need to directly minimize boundaries to access. Additionally, the Library has officially suspended the previous ten-article-per-person limit on Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS) requests. This change ensures that faculty and students can immediately utilize AGS as a rapid, unrestricted, and cost-free pathway to obtain individual articles from Wiley without an arbitrary cap interfering with research or teaching. 

Earlier this year, the Library made the difficult decision not to renew its subscription to Wiley journals due to rising costs and ongoing financial constraints affecting academic libraries nationwide. While direct subscription access to newly published Wiley content changed beginning in 2026, the Library has worked to ensure that University of Delaware researchers continue to have pathways to obtain needed articles and materials.  

To support faculty during this transition, the Library created three new instructional videos that provide step-by-step guidance on the tools and services available to the UD community, including:   

  • Article Galaxy Scholar (AGS)
  • LibKey Nomad
  • BrowZine and alternative discovery tools

The videos are intended to reduce barriers to research access by showing users how to quickly locate, request and retrieve Wiley articles.   

“We have heard the deeply important concerns raised by our faculty across campus regarding our research capacity as an R1 institution,” said Trevor A. Dawes, Vice Provost for Libraries and Museums. “We know that the tools we introduced require adjustments in how researchers approach journal discovery and retrieval. We do not take that disruption lightly. In direct response, we are providing targeted, explicit training and removing administrative boundaries to guarantee that our community’s scholarship continues without interruption. These tutorials are designed to help faculty and students navigate the available tools with confidence and ease.” 

Library usage data reviewed this spring showed that many members of the UD community had not yet fully utilized the new tools  currently available. The tutorial series was developed in response to faculty feedback and as part of a broader effort to improve awareness and ease of use.  

“Our priority is ensuring faculty can continue accessing the scholarship they need as efficiently as possible,” said Erin Daix,  “These videos provide practical, step-by-step guidance for using AGS, LibKey Nomad and other research tools that can help save time, streamline workflows and reduce barriers to discovery and access.”  

The videos also highlight how faculty can: 

  • Access articles through AGS
  • Use LibKey Nomad to connect directly to available full text
  • Monitor journal content through BrowZine
  • Identify open-access Wiley journals and other freely available scholarly resources
  • Share legally obtained articles with students through course reserves

Faculty are encouraged to watch the videos and explore the available resources. The Library will continue monitoring usage patterns, gathering feedback and working with campus partners to support the evolving research needs of the University community. 

For additional assistance, faculty may contact their subject librarian or visit the Library website for research support services. 

 

Watch the Tutorials