ILS+642+-+Management+of+Electronic+Resources+and+Services

Management and operation of electronic information resources and services in library and information centers. Selection and integrating system options; ﬁnance and budget; staff and end-user training; search strategies; database publishers and vendors; hardware/software; measurement/evaluation and future planning. Fall 2011
 * ILS 642 - Management of Electronic Resources and Services**

Syllabus:

1. List and describe key electronic resources concepts and themes 2. Discuss management issues in regards to electronic resources 3. Demonstrate an understanding of emerging electronic resources publishing and marketing practices to support acquisitions policies 4. Discuss licensing and copyright issues for electronic resources management 5. Describe methods for organization and access of electronic resources 6. Discuss technology infrastructure for managing electronic resources 7. Evaluate and assess product performance for renewal decisions 8. Evaluate and assess service quality expectations 9. Describe methods of preservation of digital materials
 * Learning Outcomes:**

Costs of Electronic Resources Seen Through Systems, Copyright Compliance, and Negotiations with Vendors: