The document summarizes the presentation "The Electronic Resources Librarian’s Role in Helping Library Staff Acquire and Maintain Information Technology Skills" given by Rochelle Ballard. It describes the evolution of the presenter's role from a reference librarian in 1985 using one computer to assisting with electronic resources management by 1999. It also outlines strategies electronic resources librarians can use to educate library staff, such as setting up a technology sandbox, collaborating directly with staff, and providing training sessions and documentation. Contact information for Rochelle Ballard is provided at the end.

1. Presented by
Rochelle Ballard
Digital Resources Coordinator
Princeton University
The Electronic Resources Librarian’s Role
in Helping Library Staff Acquire and
Maintain Information Technology Skills
Redefining and Refining Information Literacy and Reference Services in the Digital Age
Information Literacy Section and Reference & Information Services Section
IFLA 2013 Satellite Meeting Singapore
August 16, 2013

2.  1985 - Reference Librarian/Online Search
– Typing room with 1 computer
– Implemented an online catalog
 1990s - Reference Librarian
– CD-ROMs (Standalone & Networked)
– Internet (Text → Graphical) – Remote Access
 1999 - Asst Head of Acquisitions & Coordinator of
Electronic Resources
– Ejournal Explosion
– Home based to web based
Constant State of Flux
Redefining and Refining Information Literacy and Reference Services in the Digital Age
IFLA 2013 Satellite Meeting Singapore August 16, 2013

4. Libraries Are Changing…
Types of services offered
Delivery of services
Access to library materials
Redefining and Refining Information Literacy and Reference Services in the Digital Age
IFLA 2013 Satellite Meeting Singapore August 16, 2013

5. Librarian’s Toolkit
Redefining and Refining Information Literacy and Reference Services in the Digital Age
IFLA 2013 Satellite Meeting Singapore August 16, 2013

6. What Can the Eresources
Librarian Do For You?
Accessing electronic resources
– Remote Access
– Mobile access
Resolving access issues
– Troubleshoot problem reports
Redefining and Refining Information Literacy and Reference Services in the Digital Age
IFLA 2013 Satellite Meeting Singapore August 16, 2013

7. Strategies to Educate
Technology Sandbox
No More Handoffs – Make It a Threesome
Librarian Orientation & Training Sessions
Documentation
– ERMS
– Mobile Access LibGuide

8. Contact Information:
Rochelle Ballard
Digital Resources Coordinator
Princeton University
Technical Services Department
693 Alexander Road
Princeton, NJ 08540-6317
Phone: 609 258-7115
Email: rballard@princeton.edu
Redefining and Refining Information Literacy and Reference Services in the Digital Age
IFLA 2013 Satellite Meeting Singapore August 16, 2013