Ashley Zmau has more than ten years of academic library experience and is coauthor of Electronic Resources Librarianship: A Practical Guide for Librarians (Rowman & Littlefield, 2018). She is the serials cataloger for the Dallas County Community College District and was previously the electronic resources librarian at the University of Texas at Arlington and the electronic resources management librarian at Southern Methodist University.
Price:
$43.00
ALA Member
$38.70
Item Number:
978-0-8389-3806-5
Published:
Publisher:
ALA TechSource
Pages:
40
Width:
8 1⁄2"
Height:
11"
Format:
Softcover
- Description
- Table of Contents
- About the Authors
This report outlines the technical components through which library end users gain access to electronic materials through the discovery system environment and describes the common points of failure within them. The report also discusses the troubleshooting techniques and tools through which access issues are identified and diagnosed. The report closes with a discussion on new technological developments in library discovery and access, highlighting the new opportunities for access failure, as well as the initiatives aimed at mitigating these issues.
Chapter 1: Introduction
References
Chapter 2: Components of E-resource Access
Search and Discovery
Terminology
Knowledge Management Systems and Link Administration
Authentication
Sources and Types of Metadata
Comprehensive Access Chain
References
Chapter 3: Overview of Common Issues and Symptoms
Literature Summary
Common E-resource Access Issues
References
Chapter 4: Methods of Diagnosis
Troubleshooting Methodology: A Modified Version of Ross’s DECSAR
Reactive Troubleshooting
Proactive Troubleshooting
References
Chapter 5: Current Initiatives Aimed at Mitigating Access Issues
Metadata Initiatives
Authentication Services
Other Initiatives
References
Chapter 6: New Developments in Library Discovery and Access
New Developments in Linking: LibKey API and GetFTR
New Horizons for Discovery: Elsevier, Yewno, and EBSCO Concept Maps
Automation of E-resource Workflows
Moving to the Cloud
The Death of IP Authentication
References
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Also of Interest:
The Current and Evolving Landscape of Bibliometric Tools and Technologies
The Current and Evolving Landscape of Bibliometric Tools and Technologies
Price:
$43.00
Item Number:
978-0-8389-3792-1
Publication Year:
2022
Publisher:
ALA TechSource
Number of Pages:
40
Width:
8 1⁄2"
Height:
11"
Format:
Softcover
Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Management
Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Management
Price:
$65.00
Item Number:
978-0-8389-1541-7
Publication Year:
2017
Publisher:
ALA Neal-Schuman
Number of Pages:
264
Width:
6"
Height:
9"
Format:
Softcover
AP Categories:
A, C, I, X
The Electronic Resources Troubleshooting Guide
The Electronic Resources Troubleshooting Guide
Price:
$59.99
Item Number:
978-0-8389-4764-7
Publication Year:
2020
Publisher:
ALA Editions
Number of Pages:
184
Width:
7"
Height:
10"
Format:
Softcover
AP Categories:
A, C, I
Improving Access to and Delivery of Academic Content from Libraries
Improving Access to and Delivery of Academic Content from Libraries
Price:
$43.00
Item Number:
978-0-8389-3813-3
Publication Year:
2022
Publisher:
ALA TechSource
Number of Pages:
48
Width:
8 1⁄2"
Height:
11"
Format:
Softcover
The Electronic Resources Troubleshooting Guide—eEditions e-book
The Electronic Resources Troubleshooting Guide—eEditions e-book
Price:
$48.00
Item Number:
9780838947913
Publication Year:
2020
Publisher:
ALA Editions
Number of Pages:
184
Format:
eBook
Techniques for Electronic Resource Management: TERMS and the Transition to Open
Techniques for Electronic Resource Management: TERMS and the Transition to Open
Price:
$56.99
Item Number:
978-0-8389-1904-0
Publication Year:
2019
Publisher:
ALA Editions
Number of Pages:
232
Width:
6"
Height:
9"
Format:
Softcover
AP Categories:
A, C, I
Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management
Reengineering the Library: Issues in Electronic Resources Management
Price:
$79.00
Item Number:
978-0-8389-1621-6
Publication Year:
2018
Publisher:
ALA Editions
Core
Number of Pages:
336
Width:
6"
Height:
9"
Format:
Softcover
AP Categories:
A, I
Index-Based Discovery Services: Current Market Positions and Trends
Index-Based Discovery Services: Current Market Positions and Trends
Price:
$43.00
Item Number:
978-0-8389-1617-9
Publication Year:
2018
Publisher:
ALA TechSource
Number of Pages:
36
Width:
8 1⁄2"
Height:
11"
Format:
Softcover