Library technology reports : expert guides to library systems and services: electronic resource management systems : a workflow approach/ Elsa K. Anderson

Includes bibliographical references

To get to the bottom of a successful approach to Electronic Resource Management (ERM), Anderson interviewed staff at 11 institutions about their ERM implementations. Among her conclusions, presented in this issue of Library Technology Reports, is that grasping the intricacies of your workflow - analyzing each step to reveal the gaps and problems - at the beginning is crucial to selecting and implementing an ERM. Whether the system will be used to fill a gap, aggregate critical data, or replace a tedious manual process, the best solution for your library depends on factors such as your current software setup, staffing levels, and local support from systems staff. Providing guidance to library technology decision-makers, this report offers coverage of such important topics as: The five elements of managing electronic resources: knowledge bases, acquisitions, administration and contracts, licensing, and reporting