Electronic Resource Management 1: Acquisition and Implementation

Electronic resources make up a large portion of today's library collections – and electronic resources management (ERM) is an important skill set for a growing number of library staff. The first step in the ERM lifecycle is the acquisition and implementation of new content. Learn about the various modes of access to electronic resources and the necessary steps to make these resources available to library patrons.

* This course is eligible for micro-credentialing (optional) - What is micro-credentialing?

1. Complete the following courses:
   • Electronic Resource Management: Acquisition and Implementation
   • Electronic Resource Management: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
   • Electronic Resource Management: Assessment and Preservation
2. Complete extra requirements for micro-credentialing participants:
   • Extra homework per course
   • Extra capstone project (extra $70 fee)- information on the capstone project here