Category Archives: e-resource mgmt

when a database is not a database is it still a database?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Marie Kennedy

when our patrons go to our library’s research databases webpage they’ll see databases listed there, as one might expect. they’ll also bump into single newspapers, e-journal collections, and encyclopedias. this amalgam didn’t occur overnight, and it certainly wasn’t intentional. as … Continue reading →

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“the elements”

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Marie Kennedy

Reviewing the force majeure clause in a license agreement today and came across the following language: “For purposes of this Agreement, a ‘Force Majeure’ event shall be any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Party so failing including, without … Continue reading →

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evidence of ways that libraries are marketing their electronic resources

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Marie Kennedy

i’m curating a collection of web snippets that show evidence of ways that libraries are marketing their electronic resources over at scoop.it. add it to your feed reader to stay up on how libraries are connecting with their patrons related … Continue reading →

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How many databases?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Marie Kennedy

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designing a task management system for a new e-resource program

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Marie Kennedy

we came up with a list of major tasks that needed to be completed so that my library’s electronic resource program is thorough, with a focus on responding to patron needs; the task list is 113 items long. something that … Continue reading →

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Gantt chart software?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Marie Kennedy

I’m experimenting with using GanttProject software for creating timelines and participants for our electronic resources program. Do you have a favorite bit of software that you use to schedule tasks/people for a project over a period of time? Fill me … Continue reading →

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