Presented at the 2010 Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference.
Abstract: How do electronic resources librarians learn to perform the tasks necessary for their work? This presentation will discuss a recent survey of over 300 academic electronic resources librarians, findings of which may improve understanding of workflow issues and ways to improve LIS education for prospective entrants into this relatively new--but steadily growing--area of librarianship.
Presented at the 2010 Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference. --
Rachel Anne Fleming-May, University of Tennessee; Jill E. Grogg, University of Alabama. --
Abstract: How do electronic resources librarians learn to perform the tasks necessary for their work? This presentation will discuss a recent survey of over 300 academic electronic resources librairans findings of which may improve understanding of workflow issues and ways to improve LIS education for prospective entrants into this relatively new -- but steadily growing -- area of librarianship.
Abstract
Only 19% of accredited LIS programs appear to have a course on ERM. Thus, for continued evolution of online resource management, we need to determine how to share our expertise. This presentation explores using TERMS and NASIG’s Core Competencies for staff development as well as teaching a library science course.
As the demand for convenient, accessible, and relevant information access rises while funding remains flat, it is critical that libraries have the skilled workforce necessary for the extreme stewardship required to manage online resources.
In this session, the presenter describes using the Techniques of Electronic Resource Management (TERMS) as a framework for developing an ERM Team and as a blueprint for teaching an online e-resource management course for University of Wisconsin – Madison SLIS.
Then the presenter will invite participants to discuss the future of e-resource management knowledge transfer and skill distribution by establishing partnerships with SLIS programs, establishing paid e-resource management fellowships, or...?
Session about the new trends and technologies in German Libraries, such RFID in libraries an it's usages. Held in cairo Universit, October 2010, By Mahmoud Sayed Abdou, Cataloger Librarian at Library of Congress-Cairo Office, Reseache in Master Degree about RFID in Libraries, visited many libraries in Germany, Netherland and Arab countries such United Arab of Emariets and Saudi Arabia to Study RFID systems.
Presented at the 2010 Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference. --
Rachel Anne Fleming-May, University of Tennessee; Jill E. Grogg, University of Alabama. --
Abstract: How do electronic resources librarians learn to perform the tasks necessary for their work? This presentation will discuss a recent survey of over 300 academic electronic resources librairans findings of which may improve understanding of workflow issues and ways to improve LIS education for prospective entrants into this relatively new -- but steadily growing -- area of librarianship.
Abstract
Only 19% of accredited LIS programs appear to have a course on ERM. Thus, for continued evolution of online resource management, we need to determine how to share our expertise. This presentation explores using TERMS and NASIG’s Core Competencies for staff development as well as teaching a library science course.
As the demand for convenient, accessible, and relevant information access rises while funding remains flat, it is critical that libraries have the skilled workforce necessary for the extreme stewardship required to manage online resources.
In this session, the presenter describes using the Techniques of Electronic Resource Management (TERMS) as a framework for developing an ERM Team and as a blueprint for teaching an online e-resource management course for University of Wisconsin – Madison SLIS.
Then the presenter will invite participants to discuss the future of e-resource management knowledge transfer and skill distribution by establishing partnerships with SLIS programs, establishing paid e-resource management fellowships, or...?
Session about the new trends and technologies in German Libraries, such RFID in libraries an it's usages. Held in cairo Universit, October 2010, By Mahmoud Sayed Abdou, Cataloger Librarian at Library of Congress-Cairo Office, Reseache in Master Degree about RFID in Libraries, visited many libraries in Germany, Netherland and Arab countries such United Arab of Emariets and Saudi Arabia to Study RFID systems.
Slides from the Introduction and Theoretical Foundations of New Media course of the Interactive Media and Knowledge Environments master program (Tallinn University).
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
VLN-C AGM 2012 - Primary and Secondary E-Learning: Examining the Process of A...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2012, April). Primary and secondary e-learning: Examining the process of achieving maturity. An invited paper presented at the annual general meeting of the Virtual Learning Network-Community, Wellington, New Zealand.
Slides from the Introduction and Theoretical Foundations of New Media course of the Interactive Media and Knowledge Environments master program (Tallinn University).
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
VLN-C AGM 2012 - Primary and Secondary E-Learning: Examining the Process of A...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2012, April). Primary and secondary e-learning: Examining the process of achieving maturity. An invited paper presented at the annual general meeting of the Virtual Learning Network-Community, Wellington, New Zealand.
The Mobile Playground: Can Databases and iPads Play Nice?onlinenw
Tablets present many opportunities to enhance and increase library instruction, but it is unclear if library databases can rise to the challenge of tablet use. In our study, we used an iPad and tested the functionality of specific tasks that may be used in a library instruction setting: presentation of the page, access to multimedia content, database specific tools, email full text, and separate app/installation requirements. This session will explore the nitty gritty of using tablets for library instruction, leading to a better understanding of the future of mobile tablet classrooms
Abstract
Only 19% of accredited LIS programs appear to have a course on ERM. Thus, for continued evolution of online resource management, we need to determine how to share our expertise. This presentation explores using TERMS and NASIG’s Core Competencies for staff development as well as teaching a library science course.
As the demand for convenient, accessible, and relevant information access rises while funding remains flat, it is critical that libraries have the skilled workforce necessary for the extreme stewardship required to manage online resources.
In this session, the presenter describes using the Techniques of Electronic Resource Management (TERMS) as a framework for developing an ERM Team and as a blueprint for teaching an online e-resource management course for University of Wisconsin – Madison SLIS.
Then the presenter will invite participants to discuss the future of e-resource management knowledge transfer and skill distribution by establishing partnerships with SLIS programs, establishing paid e-resource management fellowships, or...?
The Role of Libraries and Librarians in Information LiteracyPLAI STRLC
*Paper presented during the PLAI-STRLC Regional Conference on Promoting Information Literacy for Lifelong Learning, September 25, 2006 at Capuchin Retreat Center, Lipa City, Batangas
Using the D2L ePortfolio Tool as a High Impact PracticeD2L Barry
Presentation at 2019 D2L Connection at Normandale CC on April 5, 2019
Using the D2L ePortfolio Tool as a High Impact Practice- Kelly LaVenture, Bemidji State University and Katie Subra Winona State University
Cultivating TALint: Using the Core Competencies as a framework for training f...NASIG
In 2014, the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information and the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) partnered in the development of the TALint (Toronto Academic Libraries Internship) program. Focused on workplace-integrated-learning (W-I-L), the TALint program provides enhanced educational experiences for Masters of Information students by combining periods of in-class study with actual workplace experiences. The two-year program is intended to enhance the quality of student learning by providing interns with specialized knowledge and practical skills, professional development and mentorship opportunities. It is often the case that the workplace is ahead of academic programs. This is particularly true in technical services and the field of electronic resource management, where the requisite knowledge and practical skills required to perform these roles has traditionally been under-represented within library and information studies curricula. The TALint program has provided UTL with the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the expertise developed through information studies programs and the specific knowledge and skills required to take on roles as electronic resource librarians. With this year’s TALint cohort in UTL’s Metadata Technologies Team, we are using NASIG’s Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians as a framework for training our two TALint interns. In this session, presenters will discuss the development of a comprehensive student training plan in electronic resource management, the ongoing assessment of learning outcomes, student perceptions of competency-based training, and the benefits of using the Core Competencies that have been felt beyond the internship program. We will share how this training plan can better equip Masters of Information students for careers in electronic resource management by producing graduates who are qualified, technologically skilled and workplace-ready.
Why can't students get the resources they need results from a real availabili...NASIG
Availability studies estimate the proportion of items in a collection that library users can access. This traditional research method can help librarians find and fix the most significant access problems with electronic resources, and connect patrons with information through better collection development and acquisitions decisions.
To date, all electronic resource availability studies have been "simulated" studies, in which a librarian tests access to a sample of items. Simulated availability studies identify technical problems with electronic resources, but don't address how database interface design or insufficient library research skills could prevent a student from successfully obtaining a desired item.
This study represents the first known attempt at a "real" electronic resource availability study, in which recruited students generate and test the sample. It uses quantitative methods to estimate overall resource availability, and a cognitive walkthrough (a usability research method) to compare the way Redlands students actually retrieve full text against an ideal process articulated by Redlands librarians.
The study's conclusions can be used to benchmark studies of e-resource availability at other campuses, provide input into database interface design and improve library instruction concerning electronic resources.
Presenter:
Sanjeet Mann
Arts and Electronic Resources Librarian, University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
Becoming Information Literate: transition from academia to the workplace - workshop was given by Jim McCloskey of Wilmington University at the annual MLA/DLA Joint State Conference 2016
This is an imporatnt topic for begineers of MLISc semester-I students of any Indian University.
paper-II; management of Library and Information system, as per the UGC curriculam.
It is prepared in a lucier manner.
Managing user queries using cloud services: KAUST library experienceRindra Ramli
The provision of reference and information services are one of the major activities for academic libraries. Answering questions and providing relevant and timely answers for library users are just one of such services. Questions come in many format: in person, phone, email and even on social media platforms. The type of questions may also differ from simple, directional to complicated ones. One of the challenges for libraries is the capturing and managing of these inquiries. Libraries need to address some of these points: • How the questions will be captured • How the questions will be answered • Who will answer these questions • What is the turn-around time for answering these questions • What kind of statistics to monitor • How are these statistics communicated to internal library staff and other stakeholders This paper describe the initiatives undertaken by KAUST, a brand new Graduate Research Library located in Saudi Arabia. This initiatives include the implementation of LibAnswers to assist the library in capturing and managing all inquiries. We are tracking inquiries coming in via email or widgets (such as online form), converting received questions into FAQ entries, creating and maintaining a public knowledge base for our users. In addition, it will also describe future plans in store to expand reference services for our library users.
Similar to Finding Their Way: Electronic Resources Librarians' Education, Training, and Community presented by Rachel Anne Fleming-May, Jill E. Grogg (20)
Bonnie Tijerina (@bonlth) presented a workshop at the INFO 2012 Conference in Tel Aviv, Israel. The workshop entitled, "E-Resource Management, Workflow, and Discovery in the Digital Age" presented a summary of eresources management work drawing from work presented at the 2012 Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference (@ERandL). More information about the conference can be found at www.electroniclibrarian.org
Presented at the 2010 Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference. --
Marie Kennedy, Loyola Marymount University; Jia Mi, The College of New Jersey
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Abstract: What are libraries doing to promote the use of electronic resources? This combination session will use a thorough literature review and a systematic plan to identify which are the most commonly used techniques and marketing strategy, and propose a suite of methods for evaluating and marketing electronic reference resources.
Services recommending books = BibTip, LibraryThing, University of Huddersfield borrowing recommendations, and articles – bX from Ex Libris, PubMed, Synthese (CISTI) now exist in the academic context. JISC in the UK is sponsoring a major project, MOSAIC: “Making Our Shared Activity Information Count.” This session will provide an overview of these recommendation systems, describe their different approaches to data mining, and discuss their role in improving information retrieval and user experience in a now nearly fully online scholarly information world.
For many years, libraries have been dreaming about a simple, easy, fast search solution that unifies all of the resources into a single repository. In the current model, the user is faced with the problem of dealing with multiple information silos and no-compelling starting place in implementing their search. Recently, the introduction of a “Web-scale discovery” layer, or Next-Generation Catalog, can provide this starting point for library patrons. This talk will discuss how these Next-Generation library discovery applications can go beyond the local library holdings and beyond federated search to offer a single Google like search service across all local and subscription resources.
A panel presentation on E-Books at the University of Alabama Libraries. The presentation will revolve around selection, acquisition, collaboration, promotion of e-books.
What are libraries doing to promote the use of electronic resources? This combination session will use a thorough literature review and a systematic plan to identify which are the most commonly used techniques and marketing strategy, and propose a suite of methods for evaluating and marketing electronic reference resources.
The purpose of this presentation is to share our experience in developeing a methodology for evaluating the cost effectiveness of journal packages. The presentation addresses a number of important issues and provides best practices that should be followed during review. Analyzing usage statistics data, costs er subscribes and unsubscribed titles, use of subscribed and unsubscribed titles will be discussed. Practical guidance in demonstrating the value, or lack of value, of a deal will be provided.
The purpose of this presentation is to share our experience in developeing a methodology for evaluating the cost effectiveness of journal packages. The presentation addresses a number of important issues and provides best practices that should be followed during review. Analyzing usage statistics data, costs per subscribed and unsubscribed titles, use of subscribed and unsubscribed titles will be discussed. Practical guidance in demonstrating the value, or lack of value, of a deal will be provided.
The easy decisions have been made; the formats have been flipped when possible. Now what? This program will discuss using the serials decision database to guide collection managers through realignments, interacting with agents and planning for the collection challenges yet to come.
American University Library recently relocated its bound journals to consortial storage because of space constraints. Presenters will explain how usage trends justified the relocation; how document delivery now provides more efficient access to the items in storage; and how SFX and the ERM facilitate discovery of journal titles in storage.
Beyond the issues of how e-books are viewed or used by patrons, challenges exist for the library staff managing them. From acquisition to delivery, this hybrid may behave more like an e-journal or a database than a book. E-books make us stretch existing management tools to accommodate them.
In 2007, Amherst College launched a new web site using the open source content management system, Drupal. Since then, the Library has worked with IT's Web Services Group to build several web-based tools including a database locator, course guide builder, and dynamically generated new book lists. During the Summer of 2009 we embarked on another collaboration project to improve electronic reserve management and access from course web pages.
Librarians at three different types of academic libraries will provide perspectives on their patron-driven ebook acquisitions programs. The shared collection development of ebooks at the CTW Consortium (Connecticut College, Trinity College, Wesleyan University) will be discussed as well. In their remarks, panelists will discuss the virtues and shortcomings of patron-driven selection, the vendors/systems offering this acquisitions option, and key issues surrounding ebook acquisitions generally.
Librarians at three different types of academic libraries will provide perspectives on their patron-driven ebook acquisitions programs. The shared collection development of ebooks at the CTW Consortium (Connecticut College, Trinity College, Wesleyan University) will be discussed as well. In their remarks, panelists will discuss the virtues and shortcomings of patron-driven selection, the vendors/systems offering this acquisitions option, and key issues surrounding ebook acquisitions generally.
Part 1: Collecting for Digital Repositories. The traditional role of libraries as aggregators, curators, and disseminators of resources has been profoundly challenged by the notion of libraries as publishers of content. This paper will explore the idea of publishing in the context of new models of library sponsored resource delivery and the challenges faced in content curation.
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This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
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Finding Their Way: Electronic Resources Librarians' Education, Training, and Community presented by Rachel Anne Fleming-May, Jill E. Grogg
1. Finding Their Way:
Electronic Resources Librarians’
Education, Training, and Community
Rachel A. Fleming-May, Jill E. Grogg, Associate Professor and
Assistant Professor Electronic Resources Librarian,
School of Information Sciences, The University of Alabama
The University of Tennessee
2. E-Resource Expenditures
• “Between 1994/95 and 2001/02, expenditures
on electronic resources for the typical
university research library have grown almost
400% to almost $1.4M.”
• “Electronic journals now account for 26% of a
library's overall serials expenditures…” 9
3. 2004-2008
Year Number Average Average Total E-Serial
of E-Serial Materials Expenditure/Total
Libraries Expenditure Expenditure Materials
Expenditure
2004 110 $2450920 $8983972 27.28%
2005 107 $3037918
2006 109 $3543449
2008 111 $5031412 $11368091 44.26%
4. Is the ER Librarian a passing trend?
“New professions develop when a disturbance
causes the authority in a specific area to become
obsolete or replaced by the need for new
expertise. As the professions or sub-specialties
develop their expertise in order to respond to the
disturbance, the area develops a consistency in
its skills and role and balance are restored.”1
5. Position Announcement Analysis: 2002
• Between 1996 and 2001, 101 e-resource
positions were advertised in College &
Research Libraries News2
• Between 2002 and 2006, 122 such
advertisements appeared
6. Preferred Job Skills
• Position announcements combined more
“traditional” tasks from public and technical
service areas:
– Reference and bibliographic instruction
– Resource evaluation
– Cataloging
– Online searching
– Acquisitions2,3
7. Preferred Job Skills
• Position announcements also included
relatively “new” skills:
– License negotiation
– Technical integration of disparate e-resources2
8. Experienced Required
• 81% of announcements analyzed by Albitz
required no (40%) or between one and three
(41%) years of experience
• This indicates employers are expecting LIS
programs or on-the-job training to contribute
to preparing e-resource librarians2
9. Position Announcement Analysis: 2007
• Advertised responsibilities for e-resources
positions are amorphous at best
• List of responsibilities beyond the capacity of
one individual
• “Kitchen sink” positions – positions only a
“superhuman could perform successfully” 4
10. Preferred Job Skills
• Public services responsibilities diminished (no more
reference, bibliographic instruction)
• “ER coordination”
• Acquisitions, renewals, and cancellations
• License and pricing negotiations
• Troubleshooting technical problems
• Completely new to 2007 study: Link resolvers,
federated search, trials, usage data4
• Increased participation in consortia requires unique set
of skills5
11. Previous experience of
current ER librarians
• E-Resource Librarians enter positions with
little or no experience with ER management
• Many internal candidates from
reference/bibliography, serials, acquisitions,
collection development, etc.
• Reassignment of current duties – reallocation
used to address need for ER management4
12. A Student’s Voice
“First, ask yourself if you are suited to this kind
of work … a happy, effective electronic
resources librarian must enjoy puzzles and
must not get frustrated by problems that do
not stay fixed. You will have to accept the fact
that many of your colleagues may not
completely understand what exactly it is that
you do or how you do it.”6
13. Requisite Skills
(ranked by total # of appearances in 100 job ads)
1. Web-mastering 7. Programming
2. Cataloging 8. ER Knowledge
3. ILS 9. Licensing
4. ER Management 10. Acquisitions
5. Instruction 11. Hardware admin
6. Supervision 12. Reference7
14. What are library schools doing?
• Of top 12 skills most often listed in 100 job ads:
– Cataloging, acquisitions, knowledge of ER, and
supervision covered on average in three to five
courses per program
– ILS, hardware, programming, reference, instruction, a
nd Web-mastering covered in two courses per
program
– ER management and licensing appear in one or no
courses per program7
15. An Adjunct’s Voice
“How have library faculty changed?
“Library faculty also encourage a broader view
of classes and experience among students.
They still do not read as broadly as they
should, focusing on a narrow set of
‘classics’, but they are more open to works in
the social sciences …”8
16. Our Survey:
• Email to lists for electronic resources librarians
• Vague description in email (to limit self-selection)
• Asked about
– Duties, responsibilities, and specific tasks associated
with position
– How well prepared by MLIS program to execute
specific job successfully
– Source of skills for accomplishing job (MLIS program
or elsewhere).
17. Our Respondents… “How many
long have
you worked
• 338 Respondents in your
current
– Variety of [electronic
resources]
• levels of position?
experience
• years since 14%
acquiring MLIS
7%
– Variety of position
titles and 49%
responsibilities
30% 0-3 years
un/related to
4-7 years
Electronic
Resources
0-3 years 4-7 years 8-11 years 12+ years
18. …AND WHAT WE ASKED THEM
ABOUT (IN A NUTSHELL):
• Specific tasks for which they had
responsibility
• Where they learned how to
accomplish those tasks
Emphasis on M.L.I.S. education
24. WHEW!
Where’d they learn how to do all that stuff?
Their M.L.I.S. programs must’ve been pretty
good…
25. Where did you learn the skills necessary…
…or not. Only 14.6%
told us that they
learned about e-
resources
management in the
M.L.I.S. course of
study…only 2% (5
people) in a course
specifically about e-
resources.
26. HOW WELL DID YOUR MLIS PROGRAM
PREPARE YOU TO ACCOMPLISH TASKS
RELATED TO…
Well, they must’ve learned how to do
perform some of the tasks of an electronic
resources librarian, right?
27. ≤13% felt their
M.L.I.S. program
prepared them
“somewhat well or
extremely well” to
accomplish each
task.
Acquisition and
Renewal of
Electronic
Resources
28. M.L.I.S. Programs
fared a little
better in
cataloging and
metadata
preparation…
Technical and
Maintenance
Issues
29. Planning, Publicizing, and Evaluating Electronic Resources
Why are so many
electronic resources
librarians not involved
in IR initiatives/planning
(34%) and Scholarly
Communications
Initiatives (35%)?
31. WELL, BUT LIBRARIANSHIP HAS
CHANGED OVER THE YEARS, AND 41%
OF RESPONDENTS FINISHED THEIR
MASTER’S 12 YEARS AGO (OR MORE).
Surely education is more reflective of the
responsibilities of this type of position now….
32. Surprisingly, recent graduates
M.L.I.S. M.L.I.S.
program, electronic
didn’t report receiving program, electronic
resources appreciably better training resources part of
management- during the course of the MLIS. curriculum
specific course 6%
1%
Informal consultation/querying
of/discussion with colleagues at
other institutions (listservs, etc.)
On the job training, in
25% house
17%
Where did you learn the
skills necessary…(M.L.I.S.
On the job
Completed within 7 years) training, outsourced
7%
Books and Journals
22% Conferences and
workshops, off-site
22%
33. Where are they On their own and
learning this stuff? from each other.
34. Really??
Yes. Specifically, through
• Informal consultation/querying of/discussion with
colleagues at other institutions: 87.8% (223)
• Conferences and workshops away from home
institution: 76.8% (189)
• Consultation of books and journals 74.4% (189)
…with a little help from their employers:
• On the job training provided by employer , in house:
46.5% (118)
• …outsourced instructor: 25.2% (64)
36. 2007 CM Article: Recommendations
• Internships/practica
• Independent studies
• Taking classes in other departments (business
schools, etc.)
• “Issues in” courses taught by practitioners
• Continuing education courses7
Four of these require a commitment from
current ER professionals
37. Our Recommendations:
• Lobby LIS education to improve preparation
through coursework and practical experiences
• Lobby ALA to bridge education-practice gap
(where are ER skills in the Core
Competences?)
• Regular faculty not adjunct (economic
situation)
38. A Professional’s Voice
“No one person can know, understand, or keep
track of all the intricacies of ER librarianship as
they evolve, which makes the development of
consistent, systematic, broadly available
training opportunities critical.” 4
39. Questions?
Rachel Fleming-May, Assistant Professor, School
of Information Sciences, University of
Tennessee, rfmay@utk.edu
Jill E. Grogg, Electronic Resources
Librarian, University of
Alabama, jgrogg@ua.edu
40. Bibliography
1. Downes, K.A. & P.V. Rao. (2007). “Preferred Political, Social, and Technological Characteristics
of Electronic Resources Librarians.” Collection Management 32(1/2), 3-14.
2. Albitz, R.S. (2002). “Electronic Resources Librarians in Academic Libraries: A Position
Announcement Analysis, 1996-2001.” portal: Libraries and the Academy 2(4), 589-600.
3. Fisher, W. (2003). “The ER Librarian Position: A Public Services Phenomenon?” Library
Collections, Acquisitions & Technical Services 27(11).
4. Albitz, R.S. & W.A. Shelburne. (2007). “Marian Through the Looking Glass: The Unique
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Editor's Notes
Note to Rachel: The text below is just a reminder to myself of generally what I want to say.Library schools and others may ask whether or not er librarianship isn’t just another passing trend. A recent article addresses this concern.While it is true that the ER librarian position has become critical in academic libraries over the pass 15 years, it is still in question as to whether or not the position is transitory. Has it developed the type of consistency in expertise needed to become a true subspecialty? The authors use H.G. Wells’ definition of consistency – four factors that determine whether or not a trend is passing or permanent: Economic, political, social and technological.The authors look at recent position descriptions and determine that these position advertisements document that core characteristics have developed long-term consistency. However, the jurisdiction of foundation responsibilities such as license negotiation as well as the ER librarian’s role within the organization are still to be determined.
Albitz and Shelburne updated and expanded Albitz’s 2002 study in a 2007 article that appeared in Collection Management. In this article, they examined three recent articles that examined job postings for positions in er management.