Contract Basics for Librarians and Others in Higher Ed

Abstract

If you have signature or negotiation authority for your institution, and would like to get an overview of contracts to learn what your institution’s rights and obligations may be under a contract, this session is for you! Participants will learn: • Why it is important to understand how contracts work?• What does it mean for a contract to be enforceable in a US court? • How is an enforceable contract formed? • What could lead to contract breach