“Through a Glass, Darkly”: Lessons Learned Starting over as an Electronic Resources Librarian
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Winter 1-27-2022
Publisher
The Serials Librarian
Subjects (LCSH)
Libraries, Academic Libraries, Electronic Resources, Librarians
Abstract
This article examines the experience of a starting electronic resources librarian, who transitioned to the role after working for a vendor and as a faculty member. The author's experience demonstrates the complex, often ambiguous nature of the role, as supported by the professional literature. The article concludes with a call for greater product support and transparency on the part of vendors. Although anecdotal, the author's experience should interest new ERLs as well as library staff and vendors with whom they communicate. It should also interest those who are considering so-called “alternative academic” (non-professorial) careers with their doctoral degrees.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2021.2008581
Recommended Citation
Brown, D. (2021). “Through a glass, darkly”: lessons learned starting over as an electronic resources librarian. The Serials Librarian, 81(3-4), 246–252. https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2021.2008581
