Maximizing Electronic Resources Management in Libraries

By Matloob Ali Khan, Edited by Nicholas Lawson

Maximizing Electronic Resources Management (ERM) in libraries is essential for providing efficient, reliable, and user-friendly access to digital collections. As libraries increasingly rely on electronic journals, e-books, databases, and multimedia content, effective ERM ensures that users can seamlessly discover and utilize these resources. Proper management involves selecting appropriate digital content, negotiating licensing agreements, ensuring consistent access, and tracking usage data for informed decision-making. One key aspect of ERM is the integration of technology, such as link resolvers, discovery tools, and integrated library systems (ILS), which help connect users to relevant digital materials quickly and accurately. Libraries also employ electronic resource management systems (ERMS) to organize administrative information like subscriptions, access rights, renewal dates, and vendor contacts. To maximize ERM, libraries must also prioritize staff training, user education, and clear communication with publishers. This ensures that resources are not only available but also discoverable and easy to use. Analytics and usage reports help guide collection development and budget planning, ensuring funds are allocated to the most valuable content. In today's digital-first information environment, maximizing ERM is vital to fulfilling the library's mission of equitable, efficient, and sustainable access to knowledge. Maximizing Electronic Resources Management in Libraries offers practical strategies and tools to efficiently organize, access, and evaluate digital collections in modern libraries. Contents: 1. Managing Access to Web-based Digital Resources, 2. Electronic Resources, 3. Electronic Resources in Academic Library Collections, 4. Electronic Access in Library, 5. Library Resource Sharing and Networking, 6. E-journal and Library Systems, 7. Managing Electronic Reserves and On-Demand Publishing in Digital Libraries, 8. Usage of Web-Based Information Resources, 9. Classification of Internet Resources, 10. Understanding Resource Mobilization.

Matloob Ali Khan is a seasoned library and information science professional with over two decades of experience in academic and research institutions. He currently serves as Deputy Librarian at Pimpri Chinchwad University, Pune, where he plays a leading role in library administration and the management of digital resources. Throughout his career, Mr. Khan has held several key positions, including Senior Assistant Librarian at Galgotias University, Librarian at Accurate Institute of Advanced Management, and other significant roles at the Army Institute of Management & Technology, International Institute of Business Studies, and Delhi Public School. His areas of expertise include library automation, digital resource management, the KOHA Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), and the administration of acquisitions and e-resources. He has played a vital role in modernizing library services and leading digital transformation initiatives in multiple academic settings. Mr. Khan holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and an LL.B. from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science. A committed member of the LIS profession, he has organized and participated in numerous national and international seminars and has published scholarly work focused on open-source library tools. He is a Life Member of both the Indian Library Association (ILA) and the Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development (RSSWLD). Notably, he served as Joint Organizing Secretary for the 11th International Library Professionals Summit (I-LIPS 2023). He also actively collaborates with international professional bodies, including the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA).

ISBN978-1-83693-851-4
Copyright Year2027
Price$ 160
LanguageEnglish
FormatPDF