An overview of e-resources acquisitions in KAUST

Abstract

Within a changing and flexible environment and in a digitally born library, this presentation will cover the library electronic resources acquisition lifecycle from receiving the request from the subject specialists until the access is provided going through acquiring quotations, invoices, getting the LA signed, and get it paid by finance in addition to the role we play to serve other university departments.

It will address the best practices as well as the challenges throughout the process and how to keep a smooth workflow and highlight on the value of communication between library staff internally and with other departments to meet the patrons needs accurately and promptly. A glance on the number of e- resources, types and number of publishers we’re dealing with will be covered too. With a ‘dealing directly with publishers’ policy we of course are working collaboratively with them to maintain the productive professional relationship.

It will also focus on the systems we use and the record keeping for all renewal information including license agreements and make it accessible to stakeholders.

The effort of improving and enhancing e- resources acquisition is continuing. With a good future plan and a strategy, future can always be better.