Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Management

Alana Verminski, Kelly Marie Blanchat

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English

Facet Publishing
30 September 2017

Library, archive & information management; Automation of library & information processes

This hands-on guide provides both new and seasoned information professionals with a practical foundation for electronic resources management: how it came to be, where it is today and the essential tools needed to get the job done. Electronic resources management is a dynamic and ever-changing area of librarianship. Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Management cuts through the complexity of the role and offers advice on methods, tools and workflows with emphasis on the interconnection between workflows and systems. Content covered includes: - the full range of purchasing options, from unbundling package subscriptions to pay per view - evaluating both new content and current resources - common clauses in licensing agreements and what they mean - selecting and managing Open Access resources - understanding methods of e-resources access authentication - using a triage approach to troubleshoot electronic resources access issues - the basic principles of usage statistics, and ways to use COUNTER reports when evaluating renewals - tips for activating targets in a knowledge base - marketing tools and techniques - clear explanations of jargon, important terms, and acronyms. This guide will prove invaluable, both as an introduction for those preparing to enter the field, as well as a ready reference for current practitioners.

By: Alana Verminski, Kelly Marie Blanchat
Imprint: Facet Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 174g
ISBN: 9781783302307
ISBN 10: 1783302305
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 30 September 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. Getting Your Feet Wet: A Background in Electronic Resources Management 2. Ways to Pay: Understanding Electronic Resources Purchase Models 3. Evaluating Content, Old and New 4. Changing the Rules: Selecting and Managing Open Access Resources 5. Negotiation and Licensing for Electronic Resources 6. Keeping the Lights On: Setting Up and Maintaining Access 7. Making Sense of Electronic Resources Usage Statistics: Project COUNTER and Beyond 8. What You Might Want to Ask a Library Vendor (But Never Thought You Could) 9. Techniques and Tools for Marketing Electronic Resources 10. Emerging Trends and the Impact of Change on Electronic Resources Management Appendix A: University of North Texas Libraries Open Access Resource Rubric Appendix B: License Review Checklist Glossary: Acronyms and Everyday Jargon—Things Every Electronic Resources Librarian Should Know Index

Alana Verminski is the collection development librarian at the Bailey/Howe Library at the University of Vermont. Her interest in electronic resources management began while working at the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Library in St. Mary’s City, Maryland.

Reviews for Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Management

This guide by two librarians who have done ERM at important academic libraries provides a welcome entree to and survey of this important activity ... For any librarian struggling to stay afloat on top of the tide of changes that threaten to overwhelm time and funding, this book is highly recommended. * Catholic Library World * Loaded with helpful information ... This text is recommended as professional enhancement for established librarians. * VOYA *