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Electronic Resources Management Unit: About

Purpose of the Electronic Resources Management Unit

The goal of the University Library is to purchase or maintain subscriptions to resources that are necessary and vital in support of our curriculum and to supplement these with other electronic resources as the budget allows. 

The scope of this unit includes electronic resource subscriptions, one-time purchases of databases, single e-journal titles and e-journal packages, individual e-book titles and collections, and electronic reference works (e.g. encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, and handbooks).

Meet the Team

Responsibilities

Librarian: Leads the unit and oversees the full lifecycle of electronic resources, including selection, licensing negotiations, platform setup, complex troubleshooting, and data analysis. Provides strategic planning, develops policies, ensures the sustainability of the electronic collection, and communicates with vendors, campus partners, library colleagues, and other stakeholders; analyzes usage trends to inform decisions and to support access and decision-making.

Coordinator: Oversees daily management of electronic resources in Alma and Primo, including activation, updates, troubleshooting, and data maintenance. Implements updates from vendors and the Chancellor’s Office, manages licenses and access details, and ensures accurate records for library collections. Conducts data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and sustainable collections. Works closely with librarians and other library departments to keep electronic resources reliable and accessible for users.

Specialist: Performs monthly gathering and maintenance of usage statistics for online resources. Monitors and verifies e-resource trends and maintains resource, license, and vendor information records. Stays current on best practices across other CSU campuses and remains knowledgeable about emerging trends, such as AI initiatives within our subscribed databases. Assists with special projects in Collections, Acquisitions, & Resource Discovery Services (CARDS) Department.