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E-Resources Librarian
Beth Johns
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7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
989.964.2158
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Subjects:
Biology
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Chemistry
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Criminal Justice
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Cultural & Country Studies
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Diversity & Gender Studies
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Engineering, Electrical
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Engineering, Mechanical
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Environmental Science
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Homeland Security
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Science
E-Resources Librarian projects
FY22-23
Review published LibGuides for obsoleteness and redundancy. Consult with liaisons as to next steps.
Create a proposal for a new, standalone ERM (electronic resources management) system.
Alternatively, create a homegrown system that is friendly, intuitive and useful.
Periodical reclamation (department project with Collection Development)
Examine all single title subscriptions, print and electronic.
Determine what we subscribe to and if we are receiving / accessing what we subscribe to.
Licenses for all, particular attention to ILL terms.
Overlap analysis with database content.
Usage
New Publication Finder platform
Implement new platform with or without a new EDS platform. Spring semester 2023.
Attend one out state conference in person - ER&L or NASIG.
Overlap analysis of titles. Experimenting with Fuzzy Match to do this.
List of journal publishers (individual subscriptions) and HECVAT, VPAT status.
WestLaw secondary sources - create select list with EZProxy enabled access for inclusion in Full Text Finder.
Ongoing projects:
Checking links in databases & electronic titles
Adding packages / titles to EDS as needed; testing; adjusting.
Updating and adding resource records to current ERM system
Adding license information to current ERM system
Providing ticklers (reminders) via current ERM system
Adding vendor contacts via current ERM system
Creating and updating procedures
Review individually subscribed titles for perpetual access.
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