scholarly journals P and/or E: That Is (Still) the Question (Or Is It?)

2021 ◽  
pp. 156-165
Author(s):  
David Edward Schmersal ◽  
Steve Perisho ◽  
Juliana Morley
Keyword(s):  
Collection Development ◽  
Electronic Format ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Student Research ◽  
Limited Access ◽  
Faculty Expectations ◽  
Digital Format

While the question of whether to choose the print and/or electronic format of a given title is certainly not new, the circumstances in which we are making such decisions have changed, prompting many of us to reconsider collection development priorities. Three librarians share their observations in answering three interrelated questions: (1) How did limited access to print collections affect student research behavior and faculty expectations in the course of the pandemic? (2) What strategies have libraries adopted to provide access to print-exclusive content? and (3) What criteria do they use in determining whether print or digital format is more suitable for a given title? While electronic resources certainly offer advantages, those who make and/or inform collection development decisions would do well to consider potential pedagogical implications of format as well as the ways in which providing access to electronic format exclusively may affect our ability to serve library patrons beyond the seminary community, including alumni and local clergy.

Access policies and licensing issues in research libraries

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Horava
Keyword(s):  
Collection Development ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Acquisition Management ◽  
Development And Management ◽  
Access Policies ◽  
Changing Role ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper discusses the importance of incorporating licensing issues in access policies for electronic resources in research libraries. The implications for patron understanding of basic legal issues and the role of the library in managing and acquiring these resources are investigated and discussed.Design/methodology/approachA survey of various research libraries was undertaken to examine what is provided to patrons in terms of conditions of use for electronic resources. Literature relating to the management and provision of electronic resources was examined.FindingsIt was found that few libraries provide key licensing information to their patrons. This has important consequences in terms of the patron's lack of awareness of restrictions on use, as well as the costs, complexity, and consortial involvement in acquiring these resources.Research limitations/implicationsA comprehensive international review of the trends and practices of research libraries regarding access policies and licensing issues would build upon this paper's findings.Practical implicationsLibrary patrons are not receiving adequate information about the resources they are using. If more research libraries would consider what licensing information is made available to patrons, there could be changes in patron understanding and perception of the library. This will impact the profile of the library in academia, and the changing role of librarians in collection development in the digital environment.Originality/valueThe paper will be of value to research libraries involved in the acquisition, management and delivery of electronic resources to its patrons, and to librarians involved in collection development and management.

scholarly journals School Library eBook Providers and Linguistic Equity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Paganelli ◽  
Cynthia Houston
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
School Library ◽  
Electronic Format ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Library Community ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Linguistic Divide ◽  
Library Collections

If school library collections must meet the needs of the communities they serve, the native languages of the student population must be an important consideration when making purchasing decisions about eBooks. Many professionals in the library community believe that materials in electronic format have the potential to enrich library collections with linguistic diversity. To ensure that school library collections reflect the linguistic diversity of the community, as school library professionals we need to gain a better understanding of what resources are available for our students in digital format. Recent studies indicate that eBooks available from vendors to schools libraries do not meet the linguistic needs of children whose native language is not English. Several international organizations have recognized this issue and are developing initiatives to resolve the growing digital and linguistic divide.

Russian Electronic Resources in Collection Development of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galina A. Evstigneeva ◽  
◽  
Galina V. Krylova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science And Technology ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Remote Access ◽  
General View ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
The Status ◽  
Definition Of

The Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology has traditionally been and is currently acquiring Russian language paper materials by receiving deposit copies from the Russian Book Chamber. The concept of pervasiveness of a deposit copy dictates the need to use external digital resources – electronic libraries, archives and collections, electronic library systems. Acquiring of all of these sources of information depending on their access features and specifics of library services also meets the definition of «collection development». The article provides a general view of the collection of the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology and the ways of its development. Specific examples show the status of some library materials available online. Reasons are offered in support of using remote access electronic resources as well as widening the variety of library materials and making subscription models more flexible.

Collection Development Policy for E-resources in University Libraries: A Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Sajini Priya Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Selection Tools ◽  
Library Collections

This article describes about the Collection Development Policies in University libraries. Collection Development Policy included for Electronic Resources in University libraries, Major Roles in the Selection of Library Collections and the important Selection Tools for Print and Electronic forms, Criteria for Selecting the Book suppliers and Order of Books and Details of the collections in the library for the preceding five years. The Inter library lending/ resource sharing facility for books with other and Subscribe to e-resources.

Technology, Contracts, and Electronic Resources

2012 ◽  
pp. 166-196
Keyword(s):  
Public Services ◽  
Public Law ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
The Public ◽  
Card Catalog ◽  
Electronic Technologies ◽  
The Way

The electronic revolution, which began over fifty years ago, has changed not only the way libraries operate but the way people conduct research and business, interact with each other, socialize, communicate, and even commit crimes. Originally, the phrase “library electronics” referred to an ILS (integrated library system) or an OPAC (online public access catalog). Today, this same phrase refers to not only the ILS, OPAC, and public access computer but to print management and computer reservation software, e-books, CD-ROMs, databases, and CALR vendors. As technology has changed libraries, it has also changed users’ behaviors, research techniques, public services, and the librarian’s role. Intended to be an extension of the collection development and public services chapters, this chapter explores the effect of the digital revolution on the public law library, ways public law libraries can utilize the technology, and how and why these libraries are being driven to increase their use of digital technology. Because contracts are commonly thought of as being associated with electronic resources, the authors have chosen to discuss contract issues in this chapter rather than in the Collection Development chapter. Other related topics include transitioning from the card catalog to the OPAC and ILS, electronic formats, vendor selection, miscellaneous electronic technologies, and pricing issues.

Copyright and Contracts: the Use of Electronic Resources Provided by University Libraries

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marita Shelly ◽  
Margaret Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Format ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources

AbstractUniversities enter into contracts with publishers or providers of aggregated resources on behalf of university libraries to provide staff and students with access to material in electronic format for educational and research purposes. Following a brief review of twelve database provider contracts, our research demonstrates that Australian academics are potentially breaching the contractual terms and conditions of electronic resources when accessing, downloading and printing articles and other materials. They are covered for research purposes, but not for educational purposes.

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