Whether you are new to electronic resources management (ERM) or want to learn how to handle electronic resources efficiently and effectively, this upcoming 3-course certificate program will introduce you to the fundamentals of ERM. Learn how to acquire, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot access to electronic resources – and develop strategies to assess and preserve these resources for your library.
Electronic resources make up a large portion of today's library collections, and electronic resources management (ERM) is an important skillset for library staff members to have. Through this series of courses, attendees will learn how to make these resources available to library patrons. Each course requires a written assignment.
To complete the micro-credential series and earn the certificate, you must complete the following courses and a capstone project.
- Electronic Resource Management 1: Acquisition and Implementation (February 18)
- Electronic Resource Management 2: Maintenance and Troubleshooting (February 20)
- Electronic Resource Management 3: Assessment and Preservation (February 25)
- Electronic Resource Management: Micro-Credentialing & Capstone Project