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Learn about Electronic Resource Management Systems (ERM) and key considerations for implementing this technology in libraries. ERM systems aid in managing databases, e-journals, CD-ROMs, and more. Explore features like statistics, licensing, access, price, and incident logs. Consider vendor vs. open-source systems, hosting options, required features, consortium vs. single location setup, and compliance with ERM standards. Gain insights on a knowledgebase for successful ERM implementation.
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Implementing an ERM Jared Howland Brigham Young University May 18, 2006
What is an ERM? • ERM: Electronic Resource Management System • Aid in managing electronic resources • Databases • E-journals • CD-ROMs, etc • Consolidate information about electronic resources
ERM Standard • The ERM standard can be found here: http://www.diglib.org/pubs/dlfermi0408/
Features • Statistics • Licensing • Access • Price • Incident logs
ERM Considerations • Vendor or open-source system • Price • Hosting location – locally or remotely • Required features • Consortium/Branches vs. Single Location • Compliance with the standard • Knowledgebase