Electronic resources include all those systems (databases) and works (ebooks, periodicals) that are collected, described, provided, and managed by librarians and information specialists. Electronic resource management is therefore the management of these resources and this course examines the complexities involved with this activity. Topics covered include electronic resource systems, standards, processes and work flows, licenses, negotiations, access, evaluation, and usability.

Electronic resources include all those systems (databases) and works (ebooks, periodicals) that are collected, described, provided, and managed by librarians and information specialists. Electronic resource management is therefore the management of these resources and this course examines the complexities involved with this activity. Topics covered include electronic resource systems, standards, processes and work flows, licenses, negotiations, access, evaluation, and usability.