Course description
Prerequisite: This course is intended for Library Technicians and Librarians. Explore the management of library resources in electronic formats with emphasis on collection development, licensing and acquisition of e-resources, as well as issues relating to access, copyright and archiving. Examine the integration of social media platform in provision of services. Assess the role of electronic resource management systems (ERMs) and digital repositories.
Course details
Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit OntarioLearn.
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Ends: Dec. 16, 2025
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2025 registration is now open.Winter 2026 registration opens November 3, 2025.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery