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Book SynopsisElectronic 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
Trade ReviewHolly Talbott and Ashley Zmau have created an elemental text for the new electronic resources librarian. The most significant parts of this work are the sections providing advice on the initial 90 days of work along with the establishment of goals and time management strategies. -- Jill Emery, Collection Development & Management Librarian, Portland State University
Table of ContentsDedication Contents List of Figures and Tables Preface Part 1 Chapter 1. Electronic Resources in Libraries What is an Electronic Resource? What Does an Electronic Resources Librarian Do? The Evolving Duties of Electronic Resources Librarians Chapter 2. Let’s Talk Tech Basic Terminology Access Tools Methods of Authentication Knowledge Management Systems Chapter 3. Working with Vendors Working with Vendors Domestic and International Vendors Types of Vendors Initial Contact Vendor Administration Portals Chapter 4. Acquisitions Pricing Options Serials Firm Orders Databases Budgeting and Renewals Chapter 5. The Help Desk Soliciting Help Tickets Reporting Methods Recreating and Diagnosing Problems Following Up Access Triage Preventing Access Issues Subscription Maintenance Checklist Chapter 6. Licensing 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 Chapter 7. Usage Statistics Show Me the Numbers Analyzing Your Data Making Narratives for Your Data Thinking Outside the Box Chapter 8. Collection Development What is Collection Development? Bridging the Gap Between Collection Development Staff and Technical Services Collection Development Maintenance Projects Part 2 Chapter 9. Your First Ninety Days Questions You Need Answered People You Need to Meet Tools for Your Toolkit Chapter 10. Goal Setting and Time Management Defining Goals Developing Habits Time Management Tips and Tricks Time Logs: Moving Towards Your Ideal Work Week Chapter 11. Training Others 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 12. Support Systems Vendor Support Centers and Training Professional Groups, Conferences, and Listservs Cold Calling Professional Colleagues Appendix 1 License Review Checklist Appendix 2 Worksheet: Questions You Need to Ask Appendix 3 Worksheet: People You Need to Meet
