http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20647 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Search the Channel search http://smartech.gatech.edu/simple-search http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20774 Title: Expanded Search Premier Complete: Librarian and Undergraduate Attitudes Toward Interdisciplinary Aggregated Databases <br/> <br/>Authors: Fry, Amy; Gilbert, Julie <br/> <br/>Abstract: What do librarians want from full-text, interdisciplinary databases, and do they really meet the needs of students? The speakers will present the results of a recent survey on librarian expectations and perceived student use of popular aggregator databases alongside information gleaned from vendors, students, and usage statistics from college libraries. <br/> <br/>Description: Amy Fry is an Electronic Resources Librarian and Julie Gilbert is an Academic Librarian and Assistant Professor at Gustavus Adolphus College http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20772 Title: Transforming Into Effective Electronic Resource Management Organizations <br/> <br/>Authors: Walters, Tyler O.; Carrico, Jeff <br/> <br/>Abstract: Libraries are experiencing rapid evolution into an environment of increasingly digital resources, where building a strong collaborative relationship between the acquisition of information resources and technological support for their access, use, and preservation is critical. The speakers will address the drivers behind this experience, how it is being expressed in academic libraries, and what are the common outcomes for the library organization. <br/> <br/>Description: Tyler Walters is Associate Director, Technology and Resource Services and Jeff Carrico is Head, Collection Acquisitions and Management at Georgia Tech Library and Information Center. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20770 Title: E-Resources Management: So Many Silos to Synchronize … Still! <br/> <br/>Authors: Mendes, Luiz H. <br/> <br/>Abstract: The management of eResources has come a long way with a number of solutions to facilitate the process. These solutions have required the maintenance of eResources and synchronization of data in multiple silos. Is there a more integrated approach? Should the ultimate goal be to minimize the numbers of silos? <br/> <br/>Description: Luiz H. Mendes is the Electronic Resources Librarian at CSU Northridge. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/20768 Title: Shooting Fish in a Barrel: If Only Providing Access Were that Easy <br/> <br/>Authors: Rupp-Serrano, Karen; Breaux, Ann-Marie; Samples, Jacquie; Cleto, Cynthia; Register, Renee <br/> <br/>Abstract: Selection and acquisition workflows are not the only the library challenge in eBooks; another concern is providing access. Are MARC records the best route to seamless user access? If so, who should provide them and what standards should they meet? If not, how will emerging technologies fill the gap? <br/> <br/>Description: Ann-Marie Breaux, YBP Library Services; Cynthia Cleto, Global eBooks Manager, eProduct Management & Innovation, Springer; Renee Register, Global Product Manager, OCLC Cataloging and Metadata Services; Karen Rupp-Serrano, Head, Collection Development, University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, Oklahoma ; Jacquie Samples, Continuing & Electronic Resources Librarian, Metadata and Cataloging Department, North Carolina State University Libraries