Electronic Resources Librarianship
A Practical Guide for Librarians
Electronic Resources Librarianship
A Practical Guide for Librarians
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Description
This fully revised and updated second edition of Electronic Resources Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians 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.
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.
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.
Table of Contents
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Preface
Part 1
Chapter 1. Electronic Resources in Libraries (8 pages) (1 figure)
What is an Electronic Resource?
What Does an Electronic Resources Librarian Do?
The Evolving Duties of Electronic Resources Librarians
Updated TERMS 2.0 - including brief discussion of open access
Chapter 2. Let's Talk Tech (30 pages) (7 figures)
Basic Terminology
Access Tools
Methods of Authentication
Knowledge Management Systems
New authentication initiatives, including updated options
Consolidation of ILS vendors
FOLIO
Alma etc.
Chapter 3. Establishing and Managing E-resource Access (20 pages) (3 figures)
Cataloging and metadata
Working with knowledge bases
Establishing links in discovery services
Automation and integrations
Chapter 4. The Help Desk (23 pages) (4 figures)
Soliciting Help Tickets
Reporting Methods
Recreating and Diagnosing Problems
Following Up
Access Triage
Preventing Access Issues
Subscription Maintenance Checklist
Update issues with individual system pieces
Chapter 5. Working with Vendors (12 pages) (4 figures)
Working with Vendors
Domestic and International Vendors
Types of Vendors
Initial Contact
Vendor Administration Portals
Chapter 6. Acquisitions (27 pages) (3 tables)
Pricing Options
Serials
Firm Orders
Databases
Budgeting and Renewals
Transformative agreements and Author Processing Charges (APC)
Request for proposal (RFP) process
Limited time open access
Chapter 7. Licensing (24 pages) (1 figure)
What is a License?
Parts of a License
Clauses to Keep an Eye On
Evaluating a License
Negotiating a License
Physical and Electronic License Organization
Developing relationship between libraries and vendors
Text & Data Mining
Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT)
Higher Education Community Vendor Accessibility Toolkit (HECVAT)
Multi-year agreements cancellation clause
Chapter 8. Usage Statistics (12 pages) (1 figure)
Show Me the Numbers
Analyzing Your Data
Making Narratives for Your Data
Thinking Outside the Box
COUNTER 5
Chapter 9. Collection Development (15 pages) (1 table)
What is Collection Development?
Bridging the Gap Between Collection Development Staff and Technical Services
Collection Development Maintenance Projects
Canceling big deals
Accessibility and diversity concerns
Interlibrary loan informing purchases
Chapter 10. Managing Open Access Resources (10 pages) (1 figure)
Acquiring open access resources
Establishing open access resources
Maintenance concerns for open access resources
COUNTER and open access resources
Assessment of open access resources
Part 2
Chapter 11. Your First Ninety Days (14 pages) (2 tables)
Questions You Need Answered
People You Need to Meet
Tools for Your Toolkit
Remote work concerns
Chapter 12. Goal Setting and Time Management (16 pages) (1 table)
Defining Goals
Developing Habits
Time Management Tips and Tricks
Time Logs: Moving Towards Your Ideal Work Week
Chapter 13. Training Others (8 pages) (no figures)
Creating Effective Documentation
The Art of Delegation
How to Train Effectively
The Feedback Loop
Leading a Team of Specialists as an E-resources Librarian
Chapter 14. Support Systems (6 pages) (no figures)
Vendor Support Centers and Training
Professional Groups, Conferences, and Listservs
Cold Calling Professional Colleagues
Appendix 1 (1 table)
License Review Checklist
Appendix 2 (1 table)
Worksheet: Questions You Need to Ask
Appendix 3 (1 table)
Worksheet: People You Need to Meet
Product details
| Published | Jul 10 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Extent | 216 |
| ISBN | 9781538177914 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 20 bw photos; 6 tables |
| Dimensions | 11 x 8 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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