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"Whether it's networking with vendor reps or poring over data, the continually evolving field of electronic resources management (ERM) is always throwing something new your way. Alana Verminski and Kelly Marie Blanchat were once new on the job themselves, crossing over from research instruction and the vendor side of scholarly publishing. They share what they've learned along the way in this hands-on guide. Cutting through the complexity of a role that's changing rapidly, inside you'll find to-the-point advice on methods and tools that will help you stay on top of things, including coverage of such key topics as: the full range of purchasing options, from Big Deals to unbundling to pay per view; conversation starters that will help build productive relationships with vendor reps; questions to ask vendors about accessibility; common clauses of licensing agreements and what they mean; understanding the four types of authentication; using a triage approach to troubleshooting hitches in accessing articles; conducting an overlap analysis to evaluate new content; the basic principles of usage statistics, and four ways to use COUNTER reports when evaluating renewals; tips for activating targets in your knowledge base; five steps to developing an effective marketing plan; and how to master the lingo, with clear explanations of jargon, important terms, and acronyms"-- Publisher's website.

Immediate. Anytime. Anywhere. That's the kind of information access users expect. Electronic resources are an ever-evolving field, and workflows, tools, and technologies require technical know-how as well as creativity and flexibility. What is the future of the library without, potentially, a physical collection? How can we prepare to support the future needs of our patrons, as well as their current needs? Verminski and Blanchat help you explore the foundation of electronic resources management.

ALA fundamentals series

Getting your feet wet : a background in electronic resources management

Ways to pay : understanding electronic resources purchase models

Evaluating content, old and new

Changing the rules : selecting and managing open access resources

Negotiation and licensing for electronic resources

Keeping the lights on : setting up and maintaining access

Making sense of electronic resources usage statistics : Project COUNTER and beyond

What you might want to ask a library vendor (but never thought you could)

Techniques and tools for marketing electronic resources

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.

Libraries > Special collections > Electronic information resources.

Electronic information resources > Management.