CERM will be offering training sessions on our new Electronic Resource Management software from Serials Solutions. This ERM is called 360 Resource Manager and replaces Meridian. Meridian will be retired by the end of the calendar year. CERM staff have been busy entering data into 360 Resource Manager over the summer. The ERM will provide […]
Category: Electronic Resources
Electronic Resource Orders
Requests for electronic resources to be acquired on the 2007/2008 materials budget should be submitted as soon as possible. If you have questions about funding, please work with your Director and/or Barbara List to determine if money is available. […]
New Database: TBRC Digital Library
TBRC Digital Library Each collection contains multiple works on Tibetan literature which have been assembled specifically to be incorporated into institutional libraries. Each collection comprises roughly 1000 volumes from the TBRC holdings selected by E. Gene Smith, Executive Director of the Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center. Within each Core Text Collection, each work is provided in […]
E-Resource Platform Changes
The following resources are now available through FirstSearch: Index to 19th Century American Art Periodicals Francis Chicano Database Bibliography of the History of Art Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals Hand Press Book Database […]
E-Resource Platform Change
Essay and General Literature Index is now available through Wilson Web: https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/AQC6888 […]
Do I need to complete an NER form when going to e-only?
The answer is it depends upon the subscriptions we have in place. If we currently have a subscription that includes both print and electronic formats, generally a new NER form is not required to continue as E-only. SAS will still have to cancel the print+electronic package and create a new order for electronic only but […]
E-Resource Platform Changes
FIAF International Film Archive is now available through Proquest: https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/clio6217714 Mental Measurements Yearbook is now available through Ebscohost: https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/AQC6853 Philosopher’s Index is now available through FirstSearch: https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/AQK6114 Social Work Abstracts is now available through Ebscohost: http://www.columbia.ed/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?AMT0865 […]
Electronic Resources Problems–Best Practices
I know we all like to feel a personal connection when we’re trying to solve a problem. However, this is a plea to everyone reporting problems to *please* send the problem report to cul-ner@columbia.edu. Do not send e-mail notes to an individual. This list helps all of us handling problems. We can see if similar […]
Database Renewals
We have recently received questions about selectors reviewing databases or other titles prior to the renewal of the subscription. TSAD does not routinely notify selectors when a database, or any title for that matter, is up for renewal. The renewal is just processed. However, TSAD will consult with the selector if the price has gone […]