Fundamentals of Electronic Resources Acquisitions

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Program Type:

Online Course
  • Registration is available for this event.
  • Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 12:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

*Due to limited funding all library workers are limited to 2 course enrollments through CALL annually.


Four-week course | May 4 - 29, 2026 

This four-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. The course offers a basic background in electronic resource acquisitions including:

  • Product trials
  • Licensing
  • Purchasing methods
  • Pricing models

An overview of the sometimes complex relationships between vendors, publishers, platform providers, and libraries is also provided.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will gain a basic background in electronic resource acquisitions including product trials, licensing, purchasing methods,

Who Should Attend:

This is a fundamentals course that will appeal to anyone interested in the topic with no previous experience.

 

CALL Training Partner for this Event: American Library Association

Track: Digital Resources

Additional Information

Enrollment Statement

I understand that a space will be reserved for me in this learning opportunity at a cost to CALL, and if I am unable to attend this learning opportunity, I will cancel my enrollment as soon as possible and before the start date. 

Single Enrollment Disclaimer

I understand that I can register for only one course at a time (no concurrent courses). If I do not attend this course, I understand that I may forfeit the opportunity to enroll in additional CALL courses during this fiscal year.

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