Subscribe to CIAO

If your institution appears in the list of CIAO subscribers and you are connecting via a campus internet connection, you can expect to gain access to CIAO. If your institution does not appear in the list, contact your institution's library about subscribing to CIAO.

For more information about subscribing, please contact us at columbiaonline@columbia.edu.

Pricing

The cost of a subscription is determined by two factors: type of institution and size of institution. We accept individual subscriptions as well.

Pricing is for US-based institutions. E-mail columbiaonline@columbia.edu for international pricing.

Universities and Colleges

Colleges and universities will be billed on the basis of the number of full-time enrollments (FTE's). For single campus subscriptions, the following rates apply.

Size of Institution US Price
Less than 1,000 FTE's $578
1,000 to 2,500 FTE's $815
2,500 to 10,000 FTE's $1,075
10,000 to 20,000 FTE's $1,205
20,001 to 30,000 FTE's $1,495
30,001 to 40,000 FTE's $1,760
40,001 to 50,000 FTE's $1,995
More than 50,000 FTE's $2,310

For community and junior colleges, there is a 20% reduction on the above prices.

Consortial pricing is also available.

High Schools

High schools receive a special flat rate of $350.

Public Libraries

E-mail columbiaonline@columbia.edu

Non-Profit Institutes and Government Departments

Non-Profits will be billed on the basis of the number of full-time employed (FTE's). For single site subscriptions, the following rates apply.

Size of Institute US Price
0 to 50 employees $445
51 to 250 employees $760
251 to 500 employees $1,100
501 to 1,000 employees $1,415
1,001 to 2,000 employees $1,730
More than 2,000 employees $2,100

For-Profit Institutes

For-Profits will be billed on the basis of the number of full-time employed (FTE's). For single site subscriptions, the following rates apply.

Size of Institute US Price
0 to 50 employees $1,050
51 to 250 employees $1,575
251 to 500 employees $2,100
501 to 1,000 employees $2,625
1,001 to 2,000 employees $3,150
More than 2,000 employees E-mail columbiaonline@columbia.edu

Individuals

Individuals wishing to subscribe to CIAO may do so provided they complete a License Agreement. The current rates for an individual subscription are USD $310. To obtain an Individual License, please write to hp2356@columbia.edu.

Subscription Renewals

All subscriptions begin on July 1st of the calendar year; if an institution wishes to begin its subscription mid-year, the subscription will be pro-rated accordingly. Annual subscription fees are due on July 1st. Columbia University Press shall notify Licensee of the applicable subscription fee for each year in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the commencement date.

N.B. The prices quoted above are current and subject to change without notice.

Institutions Subscribing to CIAO