by Galadriel Chilton and Chenwei Zhao The Electronic Resources Management unit at the University of Connecticut developed this glossary of terms so that everyone involved in collection development during an extensive evaluation and review of e-journal subscriptions would have a […]
by Nancy Hill, University of Texas at El Paso This is the policy statement for subject selectors at the University of Texas at El Paso to follow in terms of buying new books and e-books. It includes decisions on what […]
by Nancy Hill, University of Texas at El Paso This LibGuide offers guidelines for e-resource librarians and subject selectors on the local process for evaluating and acquiring new electronic resources at the University of Texas at El Paso. Organized into […]
by the Management Committee of the Machine-Assisted Reference Section of the Reference and User Services Association These guidelines are intended to assist librarians who provide and publicize new electronic information resources to users and potential users. This document applies to […]
by Ann Kucera (editor) A basic framework should be considered with every new purchase or addition to content that is selected for inclusion into the 21st century library. Collection management and development policies do help outline the general aspects for […]
by Washington State University Libraries This page puts license-driven policy statements into terms that the general public can easily understand and apply in their use of the library’s subscribed resources. The Washington State University Libraries contract with a variety of […]
by Laura DeLancey A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a document which indicates compliance with Section 508 accessibility guidelines. It was developed by the Information Technology Industry Council and the Government Services Administration to assist with federal procurement practices. […]
by Rick Anderson A license agreement is a contract that you negotiate with a publisher or vendor before finalizing the purchase of an online product. It details the provider’s responsibilities and your own, as well as defining the ways in […]
by Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D., University of Washington As a result of medical advancements, legislation, and changing attitudes, more individuals with disabilities are pursuing postsecondary studies, succeeding in careers, and participating in community life. Technology plays a role in their level […]
by University of Texas at Arlington Libraries The Libraries’ goal is to provide a rich array of electronic resources that are accessible through the UT Arlington Libraries via the web page, at times and locations convenient to the users. Management […]