Electronic Resource Management: Acquisition and Implementation

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Course Description

Electronic resources make up a large portion of today's library collections, and electronic resources management (ERM) is an important skillset for library staff members to have. The first step in the ERM lifecycle is the acquisition and implementation of new content for your library. In this course, participants will learn about the various modes of access to electronic resources and the necessary steps to make these resources available to library patrons.


* This course is eligible for micro-credentialing (optional) - What is micro-credentialing?

  1. Complete the following courses:
  2. Complete extra requirements for micro-credentialing participants:
Learning objectives for this session include
  • Identify modes of access for electronic resources
  • Understand the process of purchasing access to electronic resources
  • Learn the implementation process for a new electronic resource
Session Information
Session Duration: 
This course consists of one 2-hour session.
Contact Hours: 
2
Instructor
learning@amigos.org or (972) 340-2829