Integrating Electronic Resources into the Library Catalog: A Collaborative Approach

The growing number of electronic resources, along with the desire for a more streamlined virtual presence, was the motivation behind the University of Mississippi Libraries' project to catalog purchased electronic resources. Having completed this project, access to electronic resources is now available only via the web-based library catalog. Success of the project was due, in part, to collaboration between cataloging and systems personnel. Outcomes include a catalog that more accurately reflects library subscriptions, centralization of electronic resource maintenance, and heightened user awareness.