Electronic Resource Management at University of Cincinnati Libraries: Progress and Future Plans
This document outlines the development and implementation of Electronic Resource Management (ERM) at the University of Cincinnati Libraries, detailing the history since the ERM installation in November 2008. Key aspects include the conversion of over 600 resource records, the establishment of an ER Department for ongoing maintenance, and the integration of various tracking mechanisms such as Serials Solutions and customized license records. Future plans aim to enhance public access, manage eBook packages effectively, and generate comprehensive A-Z lists of databases.
Electronic Resource Management at University of Cincinnati Libraries: Progress and Future Plans
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Tracking Licenses Susan Merrill Banoun Head, Electronic Resources Department University of Cincinnati Libraries University of Cincinnati ELECTRONIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FORUM By the OhioLINK ERM Task Force May 9, 2011
Background • ERM installed November 2008 • Bib record conversion of databases instead of III Quick Start,600+ resource records, III training • ERM Implementation Task Force 2008-2009 • Reorganized in 2009; newly created ER Department now responsible for ERM maintenance
Background • Resource records suppressed from public display • Review of records (continues) • Linked order records from ILS • Adding Serials Solutions tracking information, provider and platform information, ticklers, • Contact records created
Customized Fixed Fand Variable fields in license records • Course pack (Reserves) • ILL terms • Creative license • Perpetual access • Defining authorized users across jurisdictions
Future plans • Coverage loads • Public display • Import statistics for cost per use data • Use ERM to manage ebook packages, records, including MARC record loads for ebook collections • Generate A-Z list of databases (investigating)
