Electronic resources (e-resources) represent an increasingly important component of the collection building activities of libraries. Two decades after the advent of electronic journals and databases, librarians are still grappling with ways to best manage e-resources. Best practices for managing e-resources are critical whether you are new or have been engaged in it for years. One important librarian role is to provide access to online library resources free, open access, or purchased, all valuable resources, in an intuitive, easy to use one-stop shop.

Creating a vibrant and sustainable electronic resources management (ERM) in library requires knowledge on emerging trends & techniques, and related issues & challenges. In this conference, library professionals from different region discuss how new technologies can be useful for the library users.  This conference will focus current trend and techniques used in the management of electronic resources life cycle by invited talks, panel discussion and demonstration which will provide clarity and ensure that electronic resources within the library are developed with due consideration of cost, technical feasibility, licensing, access and preservation requirements and constraints with an eye toward sustainability.