Applies to: (examples; Faculty,Staff, Students, etc)
Faculty , Staff
Faculty , Staff
The policy allows the library to ensure that library budgets are spent on electronic resources (e-resources) that support the mission and objectives of the institution and are relevant and cost effective. This policy will establish procedures to evaluate both requested new resources and existing resources.
To establish if a new e-resource is appropriate for the library’s collection and to help determine the true and hidden cost implications of acquisition, storage, maintenance, preservation and other issues, detailed information regarding the item is reviewed.
Established e-resources will be reviewed closely to identify legacy resources that are no longer providing adequate value.
The University's Contract Administration and Signature Authority Policy identifies those positions which are allowed to enter into an agreement on behalf of the University. Individual faculty and staff may not enter into an agreement to purchase or lease library information resources on behalf of the University.
Applies to all faculty and staff requesting new e-resources to support a new course, program, major or degree, and all faculty and staff requesting new e-resources to support an existing course, program, major or degree.
Term |
Definition |
Electronic Resource |
Database or Electronic Journal or Electronic Book |
Position/Office/Department |
Responsibility |
Library Director |
Oversee management of print and electronic resources |
Electronic Resources Librarian |
Statistical analysis |
Contract Administration and Signature Authority Policy
Name |
Contact Information |
Jill Nissen |
Jill.Nissen@uhsp.edu |
Criteria for Purchase and Renewal Decisions
New Course Proposal Library Questionnaire
New Program Proposal Library Questionnaire