# E-Resource Management and Management Issues and Challenges

**Authors:** Subaveerapandiyan A, Ammaji Rajitha, Mohd Amin Dar, Natarajan R  
**arXiv:** [2210.07741](https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.07741)  
**Date:** 2022-10-14  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/2210.07741v1/

## Key points

- Abdulla & Devi (2020) focused on the management of e-resources in selective universities in Kerala
- The study conducted a literature survey on five universities in Kerala
- Various aspects of e-resource services, ICT facilities, subscribed e-resources, tools used for selecting e-resources, criteria followed for selection, technical aspects of e-resources, management procedures, evaluation aspects and interfaces for accessing e-resources were analyzed
- All five universities subscribed to e-journals and e-databases and provided OPAC facilities
- Selection of e-resources was based on publisher catalogs and trial offers, as well as user needs and availability of literature
- Libraries preferred multi-user access to resources IP based access software and hardware compatibility as well as viewing usage statistics from a technical perspective
- The most commonly subscribed interfaces for accessing e-resources were DOAJ SpringerLink J Gate Plus and Wiley Online Library
- Lo et al. (2017) conducted a qualitative interview-based study on the progressive development of electronic resource management (ERM) in Hong Kong libraries
- Implementing e-resources saved time space manpower and reduced errors according to the study by Lo et al. (2017)
- Challenges such as high subscription costs and budget constraints were faced by libraries during ERM implementation
- Many users still demanded print books alongside digital resources according to the study by Lo et al. (2017)
- Sohail & Ahmad (2017) conducted a survey study on the awareness of electronic resources among faculties and students at Fiji National University

## Summary

In their research paper, Abdulla & Devi (2020) focused on the management of e-resources in selective universities in Kerala. They conducted a literature survey on five universities in Kerala and analyzed various aspects of e-resource services, ICT facilities, subscribed e-resources, tools used for selecting e-resources, criteria followed for selection, technical aspects of e-resources, management procedures, evaluation aspects and interfaces for accessing e-resources. The study revealed that all five universities subscribed to e-journals and e-databases and provided OPAC facilities. The selection of e-resources was primarily based on publisher catalogs and trial offers. User needs and availability of literature were also important criteria for selection. From a technical perspective, libraries preferred multi-user access to resources IP based access software and hardware compatibility as well as viewing usage statistics. The most commonly subscribed interfaces for accessing e-resources were DOAJ SpringerLink J Gate Plus and Wiley Online Library. Lo et al. (2017) conducted a qualitative interview based study on the progressive development of electronic resource management (ERM) in Hong Kong libraries. They discussed issues related to ERM implementation as well as good practices in these libraries. The study found that implementing e-resources saved time space manpower and reduced errors. However challenges such as high subscription costs and budget constraints were faced by libraries Additionally the study highlighted that while many users still demanded print books alongside digital resources due to their preferences or specific needs. Sohail & Ahmad (2017) conducted a survey study on the awareness of electronic resources among faculties and students at Fiji National University.