Managing Licensed E-Resources

Contributing authors: Stephanie Willen Brown Anna Creech Lindsay Cronk Joan M. Emmet Scarlet Galvan Athena Hoeppner Jenifer S. Holman Erika Ripley Allyson Rodriguez and Angela Sidman?For those new to managing e-resources or as a quick reference 11 past and present e-resource managers share practical tips and techniques for working with licensed online collections; this is the book the authors wish they had when they first found themselves with the profound responsibility of managing their institutions' e-resources. Within the text there are strategies and tools that can be modified as needed based on responsibilities content managed and organizational context-with the goal of ensuring that all e-resource managers are able to provide seamless access to the information their communities need. Topics covered include: investigating new resources; reviewing and negotiating licenses; implementing access; evaluating e-resources; systematic access checks; completing an annual review; cancellation and replacement review; behavioral and communication strategies; trends challenges and opportunities in e-resources management; and professional development resources.