"This working group is charged to undertake a "gap analysis" regarding electronic resource management (ERM) related data and standards. The analysis will begin with a review of the ERMI data dictionary as it presently exists, and a mapping of ERMI data elements to those within relevant standards-related projects (e.g., CORE, SUSHI, ONIX-PL, etc.). Vendors, libraries using ERM systems, and other identified stakeholders will then be consulted via surveys and/or more in-depth interviews to solicit additional feedback."

From ALCTS ANO:

"The Electronic Resources Interest Group now has a blog. The ERIG blog was developed and is maintained by Jennifer Lang. Announcements and updates to upcoming programs and speakers' presentation slides will be posted to the blog."

 

"The DLF Electronic Resource Management Initiative (ERMI) Phase 2 Steering Group has been investigating interoperability between integrated library system acquisition modules and electronic resource management systems for the last 18 months. In January 2007 the ERMI2 subcommittee charged with this work released a draft report for comment.

The subcommittee is now pleased to make available the final report of this investigation, available from . The release will also be announced this week at the 2008 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia."

ASIS&T Bulletin August/September 2006 - Recent Developments

NISO E-Resource Management Forum: The What, Why, and How for Managing E-Resources

September 24-25, 2007
Magnolia Hotel
Denver, CO

"Announcing a new mailing list for the Electronic Resources Management Interest Group (ERMIG). This mailing list gives the IG a space to continue discussions between conferences and to conduct the business of the IG.

The purpose of the LITA/ALCTS Electronic Resources Management Interest Group is to promote and enable the exchange of information and discussion among librarians, publishers, electronic resource management system vendors and related service organizations concerning issues related to the
management of electronic resources. The group will assist in developing appropriate and responsive systems and standards by fostering open and collaborative discussions and implementation issues."

ELUNA is now the user group for all Ex Libris products, including SFX, Verde and now Voyager (replacing EndUser)

Verde, the Ex Libris electronic management system

Ex Libris Users North America (ELUNA) conference, including SFX and Verde

Nice example of a short, but definitive document on what journal vendors must or should do to get contracts with UC system. Includes definitions, terms, and required or preferred technologies -- including shib and openURL.

General overview of ERMs with lots of links to additional info., including vendor sites

Simon Fraser University's reSearcher package.  Includes an ERM...