Author: Alana Verminski
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Recipient of the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Outstanding Publication Award 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; andhow to master the lingo, with clear explanations of jargon, important terms, and acronyms. This guide to ERM fundamentals will prove invaluable, both as a primer for those preparing to enter the field as well as a ready reference for current practitioners.
Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Management
Author: Alana Verminski
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Recipient of the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Outstanding Publication Award 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; andhow to master the lingo, with clear explanations of jargon, important terms, and acronyms. This guide to ERM fundamentals will prove invaluable, both as a primer for those preparing to enter the field as well as a ready reference for current practitioners.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Recipient of the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Outstanding Publication Award 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; andhow to master the lingo, with clear explanations of jargon, important terms, and acronyms. This guide to ERM fundamentals will prove invaluable, both as a primer for those preparing to enter the field as well as a ready reference for current practitioners.
Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management
Author: Peggy Johnson
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838990495
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
In this fully updated revision, expert instructor and librarian Peggy Johnson addresses the art in controlling and updating your library's collection.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838990495
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
In this fully updated revision, expert instructor and librarian Peggy Johnson addresses the art in controlling and updating your library's collection.
Marketing Your Library's Electronic Resources
Author: Marie R. Kennedy
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708897
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
It’s often hard to juggle promoting a library’s e-resources effectively at the same time as building basic visibility within the community it serves. Useful for librarians at any type of institution, this How-To-Do-It Manual guides readers through every step of developing, implementing, and evaluating plans to market e-resources in an approachable and user-friendly way. Kennedy and LaGuardia show how front line librarians can improve awareness of under-utilized resources and increase demand for more of the same, thereby encouraging increased funding. Their book includes Four complete programs from both public and academic libraries A step-by-step organization guide, with a variety of feedback and assessment forms which can be used as models Numerous examples of well-executed plans and outcomes
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708897
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
It’s often hard to juggle promoting a library’s e-resources effectively at the same time as building basic visibility within the community it serves. Useful for librarians at any type of institution, this How-To-Do-It Manual guides readers through every step of developing, implementing, and evaluating plans to market e-resources in an approachable and user-friendly way. Kennedy and LaGuardia show how front line librarians can improve awareness of under-utilized resources and increase demand for more of the same, thereby encouraging increased funding. Their book includes Four complete programs from both public and academic libraries A step-by-step organization guide, with a variety of feedback and assessment forms which can be used as models Numerous examples of well-executed plans and outcomes
Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections
Author: Carol A. Singer
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838911536
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
This important new book will help librarians make better reference decisions, aligned to customer needs and expectations, especially significant with today’s limited budgets.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838911536
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
This important new book will help librarians make better reference decisions, aligned to customer needs and expectations, especially significant with today’s limited budgets.
Reference and Information Services
Author: Kay Ann Cassell
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838917062
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
In this book, Cassell and Hiremath provide the tools needed to manage the ebb and flow of changing reference services in today's libraries.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838917062
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
In this book, Cassell and Hiremath provide the tools needed to manage the ebb and flow of changing reference services in today's libraries.
Managing the Transition from Print to Electronic Journals and Resources
Author: Maria D. D. Collins
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0789033364
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This guide discusses the knowledge needed by every librarian who has e-resource management and access responsibilities and who wants to forge their own path in the transition from collecting print resources to providing online access to e-resources.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0789033364
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
This guide discusses the knowledge needed by every librarian who has e-resource management and access responsibilities and who wants to forge their own path in the transition from collecting print resources to providing online access to e-resources.
Technology for Small and One-Person Libraries
Author: Rene J. Erlandson
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708722
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Written for librarians, library staff, and administrators at libraries serving populations of 15,000 or less, this LITA guide shows how to successfully develop, implement, sustain, and grow technology initiatives.
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 1555708722
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Written for librarians, library staff, and administrators at libraries serving populations of 15,000 or less, this LITA guide shows how to successfully develop, implement, sustain, and grow technology initiatives.
Collection Development Policies and Management Techniques of E-Resources of Central University Libraries
Author: Dr Vijaykumar Bhimrao
Publisher: Archers & Elevators Publishing House
ISBN: 8194773873
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Archers & Elevators Publishing House
ISBN: 8194773873
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Electronic Resources Librarianship
Author: Holly Talbott
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538107317
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Electronic Resources Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians will help new e-resources librarians to hit the ground running. Simultaneously a step-by-step guide and comprehensive toolkit, the book walks readers through their first few days on the job, giving them the practical skills to immediately begin engaging with vendors, diagnosing access issues, tracking usage, and making well-informed retention decisions. Further, it sets readers up for long-term success by talking about project planning and goal setting in an environment of continuous change, as well as advice on how to pass on their newly acquired e-resource knowledge to others. This easy-to-read guide addresses several ever-present issues for both new and established e-resource librarians: the need for concrete tools to implement in their day-to-day tasks, the need to gain goal setting and project management skills to thrive and not just survive, and the need to overcome feelings of anxiety and isolation. Acting as a ready reference, Electronic Resources Librarianship will help steer librarians through the intricacies of the daily e-resource grind while giving them the tools and the confidence to handle even the most complex challenges. Special Features include: Extensive technology toolkit Sample worksheets, email scripts, and checklists Real-world troubleshooting problems and solutions Practical strategies for organizing and prioritizing work Comprehensive list of support groups, so readers are never at a dead end
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538107317
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Electronic Resources Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians will help new e-resources librarians to hit the ground running. Simultaneously a step-by-step guide and comprehensive toolkit, the book walks readers through their first few days on the job, giving them the practical skills to immediately begin engaging with vendors, diagnosing access issues, tracking usage, and making well-informed retention decisions. Further, it sets readers up for long-term success by talking about project planning and goal setting in an environment of continuous change, as well as advice on how to pass on their newly acquired e-resource knowledge to others. This easy-to-read guide addresses several ever-present issues for both new and established e-resource librarians: the need for concrete tools to implement in their day-to-day tasks, the need to gain goal setting and project management skills to thrive and not just survive, and the need to overcome feelings of anxiety and isolation. Acting as a ready reference, Electronic Resources Librarianship will help steer librarians through the intricacies of the daily e-resource grind while giving them the tools and the confidence to handle even the most complex challenges. Special Features include: Extensive technology toolkit Sample worksheets, email scripts, and checklists Real-world troubleshooting problems and solutions Practical strategies for organizing and prioritizing work Comprehensive list of support groups, so readers are never at a dead end
Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice
Author: Yu, Holly
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1599048922
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
A pronounced move from print subscriptions to electronic resources in all types of libraries has fundamentally impacted the library and its users. With the influx of resources such as e-journals; e-books; index, abstract, and/or full-text databases; aggregated databases; and others, the shift to electronic resources is rapidly changing library operational and organizational procedures. Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, methods, theories, and challenges connected with the provision of electronic resources in libraries, with emphasis on strategic planning, operational guidelines, and practices. This book primarily focuses on management practices of the life-cycle of commercially acquired electronic resources from selection and ordering to cataloging, Web presentation, user support, usage evaluation, and more.
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1599048922
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
A pronounced move from print subscriptions to electronic resources in all types of libraries has fundamentally impacted the library and its users. With the influx of resources such as e-journals; e-books; index, abstract, and/or full-text databases; aggregated databases; and others, the shift to electronic resources is rapidly changing library operational and organizational procedures. Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, methods, theories, and challenges connected with the provision of electronic resources in libraries, with emphasis on strategic planning, operational guidelines, and practices. This book primarily focuses on management practices of the life-cycle of commercially acquired electronic resources from selection and ordering to cataloging, Web presentation, user support, usage evaluation, and more.