scholarly journals Book Review: Practical Preservation and Conservation Strategies for Libraries

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Sharon E. Reidt
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Digital Preservation ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Basic Book ◽  
Print Materials

The rapid proliferation of electronic resources (e-resources) in library collections and the increasing use of digitization as a preservation tool has altered the preservation landscape. Despite these changes, the need for libraries to plan their preservation and conservation workflows and processes continues. Baird’s Practical Preservation and Conservation Strategies for Libraries is intended as an overview of methods that can be used by small public and academic libraries where staff, funding, and time is at a premium. The book focuses on print materials, although limited attention is paid in the final two chapters to other types of materials. The book takes a holistic approach to the preservation and conservation cycle. Evaluation and assessment of preservation needs, development of preservation workflows, basic book repairs, disaster planning, and digital preservation are the topics covered in the book’s eleven chapters.

scholarly journals Book Review: Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Mandi Smith
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Full Life Cycle ◽  
Full Life ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
The Many ◽  
Technical Services

The proliferation of electronic resources (e-resources) arguably brings several benefits to libraries, including instant, from-anywhere access for patrons and automated workflows for technical services that are potentially more efficient. However, it also brings new challenges. One of these challenges is licensing the many e-resources offered through the contemporary library. Halaychik and Reagan address this challenge in Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook. This resource primarily covers three license-related topics in five chapters. Chapters 1 and 3 discuss the basics of licensing and licensing law. Chapters 2 and 4 address the licensing process through the full life cycle of licenses. The final chapter discusses negotiating licenses.

scholarly journals Book Review: Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Casey Lowry
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Standards Of Practice ◽  
Current State ◽  
Information Professionals

The increasing prevalence of electronic resources in academic libraries has forced information professionals to rethink many aspects of library services. The last couple of decades have seen significant updates to national standards of practice and librarian core competencies. This book presents a well-rounded view of the current state of electronic resources management in academic libraries, with chapters covering a wide variety of topics, including discovery, analytics, vendor relations, and departmental reorganization. Even if managing electronic resources is not one of your primary job duties, this book can provide valuable insight into an ever-growing field of librarianship that impacts library service at all levels.

scholarly journals Book Review: Licensing Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries: A Practical Handbook

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
George Gottschalk
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Critical Component ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Electronic Resource

Within overall collections budgets in many academic libraries, electronic resources account for 75 percent to 90 percent of the entire budget. Given this financial commitment, there is a clear value to having a robust practitioner-directed literature for electronic resource management. Such a literature exists, and the authors of this volume seek to differentiate themselves by emphasizing the licensing process as a critical component of electronic resource management. The partnership of a librarian (Halaychik) with a legal and procurement expert (Reagan) does afford readers with a holistic institutional overview of the licensing process.

scholarly journals How Did We Get Here: binding of print theses and dissertations to processing electronic theses and dissertations?

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Netta S. Cox
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Economic Climate ◽  
Print Materials ◽  
Electronic Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Technical Services

In today’s economic climate, many academic libraries are faced with shorter budgets and rising costs of materials.  Electronic databases and journals are growing in most libraries, while print materials are decreasing.  A shift in the change from print to electronic collections has impacted routine serials workflows.  This article examines the change from print to electronic resources, the impact of technology on traditional technical services tasks and the serials staff workflow transition from print to electronic theses and dissertations dissemination at F.D. Bluford Library.         

scholarly journals E Resources vs Prints Usages and Preferences by Undergraduates in a Private University Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose ◽  
Goodluck Ifijeh ◽  
Ayooluwa Aregbesola ◽  
Sola Owolabi ◽  
Eyiolorunshe Toluwani
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Private University ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Test Of Hypotheses ◽  
Print Materials ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The University

Electronic and print resources usages and preferences among undergraduates of Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria has been examined. The study population consist of all undergraduates of the University, from which a sample of 250 that is 10 percent of the population was selected. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. 231 copies of the questionnaire were completed and returned, representing 92.45 per cent response rate. Results from the study revealed that 110 (47.6 %) of the respondents preferred print resources, while interestingly, the same number 110 (47.6 %) preferred electronic resources; 11(4.8 %) of the participants did not provide any response to the question. It therefore implies that both print and electronic resources are complementary in meeting the information needs of undergraduates. However, majority of the respondents indicated that they usually supplement print materials with electronic resources or vice versa. The test of hypotheses revealed that user preferences were influenced by demographic factors such as age, course and level of study. Libraries should maintain hybrid collections, as both resources were found to be relevant sources of information for teaching, learning and research is recommended.

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