This two-part online event has been adapted from UKSG’s successful and long-running, two sessions seminar and aims to present a practical introductory overview of all aspects of e-resources management, encompassing e-journals, e-books and bibliographic and full-text databases.
In 2026, this seminar will run over two half days (16th June PM UK time and 17th June AM UK time) and will provide sessions covering authentication, e-resources, vendors landscape and the management of electronic resources in libraries covering e-journals, e-books, metadata and discovery.
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Tuesday 16 June, 2026 – 13:30 BST
to
Wednesday 17 June 2026 – 13:00 BST
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United Kingdom
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Course Summary
This two-part online event aims to present a practical introductory overview of all aspects of e-resources management, encompassing e-journals, e-books and bibliographic and full-text databases.
The emphasis is on developing a sound basic understanding of the details of e-resources handling in order to promote efficient and informed working practices. A wide range of day-to-day issues will be covered, with time devoted to authentication, e-resources vendors landscape and the management of electronic resources in libraries covering e-journals, e-books and Discovery.
Delegates will be able to air and exchange views in the discussion session after each presentation. The seminar will be delivered over two sessions, and delegates will be asked to use the time in between sessions to reflect on some of the issues raised.
Who should attend?
Designed particularly for staff who are new to working with e-resources, whether from a publisher, an intermediary or a library, this seminar may also be of interest to those looking to consolidate and update their e-resources knowledge.
We welcome participants from all corners of the globe to join our seminars, however speakers and topics are generally UK focussed, if you have any doubt about the suitability please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Learning Objectives
- To gain practical tips on managing e-resources which can be applied in the workplace
- To gain a basic understanding of the serials supply chain and the factors influencing it, including Open Access
- To understand and learn about the electronic resources landscape.
- To gain a basic understanding of current authentication methods.
- To gain insight into the practical aspects of managing e-books.
- To share experiences with other delegates and discuss questions and challenges which arise during the seminar.
Course level and previous knowledge required
Introductory and non-intensive, entry level training for the beginner, novice or returner.
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Recording
The sessions will be recorded and available to all registered delegates after the event, so if you unable to join us live or want to review any presentation this will be available.
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If you have particular accessibility requirements or questions about this event, we strongly encourage you to contact events@uksg.org as soon as possible.
Programme
- Day 1 – Tuesday 16th June
- Day 2 – Wednesday 17th June
Time
Programme
Speakers
13:30
Welcome and Introduction
Note: All times BST
Magaly Taylor
Gale part of the Cengage Group.
See Biography
Magaly Taylor has over 15 years of experience in Discovery, Metadata, and Usage in libraries, content providers, and service providers. She has worked in various types of libraries and contributed to different metadata working groups and committees internationally, including ABES-SC in France, NISO in the US, and UKSG in the UK. Currently, Magaly is the Discovery and Usage Manager for Gale, which is part of the Cengage Group. She is an active member of the UKSG Education Committee; in 2024, she was elected a UKSG Trustee.
13.40
Electronic Resource Management in the current library systems landscape
Libraries today expect comprehensive tools able to manage all types of resources. Academic and other research libraries maintain complex multi-format collections. Electronic resources represent a growing portion of collection budgets but cannot be considered in isolation from other types of physical and digital content. Library services platforms include integrated electronic resource management components, supported by knowledge bases to enable portfolio-level administration as well as discovery services supporting article-level access. Marshall Breeding will guide attendees through the current realm of library management products, focusing on their components and capabilities for electronic resource management. So far current systems have not incorporated significant use of AI, but we can expect that to change in the near future.
Marshall Breeding
Library Technology Guides
See Biography
| He is the creator and editor of Library Technology Guides. His column Systems Librarian appears in Computers in Libraries; he is the Editor for Library Technology Newsletter, published through Library Technology Guides. From 2002 through 2021 he was the editor and contributor for Smart Libraries Newsletter published by the American Library Association and has authored the annual Library Systems Report published in American Libraries since 2014 and in Library Journal from 2002-2013. He has authored fourteen issues of ALA’s Library Technology Reports and has written many other articles and book chapters. Breeding has edited or authored eight books. He regularly teaches workshops and gives presentations at library conferences on a wide range of topics. |
14.20
Library E-Resource authentication at University of Strathclyde
In this presentation, I give an overview of the various authentication methods we use across our library electronic resource portfolio at the University of Strathclyde. I provide a basic explanation of how these authentication methods work, and pros and cons of the different methods. I discuss the different factors we consider when choosing our primary authentication method for different E-Resources at our institution, and some of the challenges we face
Fiona Tinto
University of Strathclyde
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Fiona Tinto is Electronic Resources (E-Resources) Librarian at University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, where she has worked since 2016. Based within the Acquisitions & Financial Management department, Fiona’s role involves management of the library’s electronic content, with particular focus on discovery, maintaining access, trials and evaluation. Prior to joining Strathclyde, Fiona worked as Library Assistant within Acquisitions at University of Stirling, having completed an MSc in Information and Library studies at Strathclyde.
15.00
Break
15.10
Introduction to Access and Authentication for Electronic Resources
A great benefit of Electronic Resources is that they can be accessed at any time, from anywhere in the world – the library’s doors are no longer a limiter to access. But how do we create a virtual doorway that allows access for our community members yet blocks it for others? Many options exist: IP authentication and proxy servers, single sign-on tools, shared username and passwords, referring URLs, library card number identifiers, Google CASA, OpenID, and more. This session will briefly review the most important authentication tools for libraries, comparing benefits and drawbacks of the most common options.
Peter McCracken
Cornell University
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Peter McCracken is Director of Acquisitions and E-Resources Licensing at Cornell University, and is currently chair of the ALA Core Authentication and Authorization Committee. He worked as a reference librarian at East Carolina University and the University of Washington before co-founding Serials Solutions, a company that helped libraries manage their electronic resources. In 2009 he co-founded ShipIndex.org, a vessel research database, which offers multiple forms of authentication options for institutional subscribers. He holds an MA in Library Science and an MS in Maritime History, and spent five very enjoyable months living in York, UK, in 2018.
15.50
All about the UK federation & Single Sign On
We will review what the UK federation does to provide authenticated Single Sign On (SSO)access to library resources. Deconstruct the technical options libraries and publishers can use to participate such as Shibboleth and Open Athens as well as establishing some clarity on how Jisc supports those numerous technical alternatives. We will also look at some of the pitfalls, pain points and lament the occasional lost opportunity in access management. Finally we will peek into the future and try to determine what part OpenID may play, if any…..
Mark Williams
Jisc
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Mark has worked at Jisc on the UK federation since 2007 and is still waiting for granular licences using Single Sign On (SSO) to become the norm.
16.30
Wrap up to day 1
Time
Programme
Speakers
10.00
Introduction and recap of day 1
Richard Debenham
EBSCO Information Services
See Biography
| Richard Debenham is a Regional Sales Manager for UK Central & Norfolk at EBSCO Information Services in his 19th year, supporting organisations across the UK and Ireland. In his role he works closely with universities, research institutions, and professional organisations to improve access to high‑quality research content and digital information resources. Richard focuses on helping organisations make informed decisions around research access, subscriptions, and digital solutions, building long‑term partnerships that support teaching, learning, and evidence‑based practice. |
10.10
Managing E-resources: Everything everywhere all at once
A brief introduction to the life-cycle of managing e-resources such as journals, databases and other online tools. The talk will look at the full life-cycle from purchase to renewal decisions. The talk will also try to bust some jargon, offer hints and tips to help make the process easier to manage and an insight into some of the skills and attributes needed for the role
Ruth Smalley
Edge Hill University
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| Ruth is the Subscriptions and Licensing Manager at Edge Hill University. Ruth has had a varied career with roles in PR and teaching, before a career change took her to working in public libraries and then moving into higher education libraries. Ruth has a particular interest in evidence based collection decisions. She is member of the SHERIF committee and several ALN Communities of Practice. |
10.50
Buying and Managing E-Books
A look at the wide variety of ways that Libraries can acquire E-Books, detailing how they are managed, and an exploration of E-Book activity across the sector.
Anthony Sinnott
University of York
See Biography
| Anthony is Access and Procurement Development Manager at University of York. He oversees the purchase of print & electronic resources, the management of subscriptions & databases, and the operation of the reading list system. Anthony’s key focus is on identifying innovative purchasing models that ensure maximum access to resources and building positive relationships with suppliers. Anthony is a member of the Joint Consortia Agreement Contract Management Group and the Academic Libraries North CoP Group. |
11:30
Break
11.40
Presentation 7: Metadata
TBC
TBC
See Biography
| TBC |
12.20
A Chance Discovery? An Overview of Discovery and Linking
David Rowe
University of Sussex
See Biography
| I’m part of the Library team within the University of Sussex’s LCH department. As Head of Content and Discovery, I lead the team responsible for reading lists, acquisitions, electronic resources, digitisations, and inter library requests (ILRs). I have held various sectorial positions as the SUPC Library Group co-Chair and membership on Jisc advisory groups, such as JUSP Community Advisory Group and the UK Federation Advisory Group. I joined the LCH department in April 2025. I have a background in the management and development of content and discovery service provision, having previously held various library content and systems roles. |
13.00
An overview and a final summing up
Feedback
Thank you, this was really helpful. It has increased my awareness of DDA, EBA, OA and Read & Publish agreements. It has given me a snap shot of where libraries and e-resource providers are at in the world today.
Previous delegate
I enjoyed it. Found it very useful, the chairs were very good. Panel discussion where they shared experience was very useful, and it was also good to hear about things from the perspective of an Aggregator and Publisher to give a rounded view. As someone new to Academic libraries it provided a really good introduction.
Previous delegate
It was an incredibly useful course – thank you so much. I only started my new role a week before the course.
Previous delegate
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