Managing Electronic Resources and Serials : Evolving Issues and Practice

This book describes current best practices for managing e-resources, explains how management of electronic resources aligns with traditional serials management, and identifies why e-resources and serials need to be handled differently than traditional print resources. * Enables practitioners and students across the LIS profession to readily become familiar with key issues in the dynamic and quickly changing areas in LIS practice* Focuses on best practices for managing serials and e-resources, offering practical guidance that can easily be applied in real-world situations* Addresses key topics and challenges such as peer review, the tenure track system, the expansion of open access, the role of consortia, and evaluation and assessment