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ER&L 2012 | April 2–4, 2012 | Austin, Texas and Online
Exploring ideas, trends and technologies in eresources and digital services.Go to www.electroniclibrarian.org to view and print a 3 page pdf of all sessions by thread with conference hashtags.
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Trials by Juries: Suggested Practices for Database Trials
hashtag
#databasetrials #erl12
Track
Managing e-Resources in Libraries
Keywords
Product trials, trial feedback, practices and procedures
Learning Objectives
identify methods for capturing product trial feedback, recognize techniques for soliciting library and external stakeholder participation, and weigh the considerations of product trial timing.
Abstract
This panel will offer various strategies, practices, and procedures for selecting and managing product trials, soliciting trial feedback from library staff and external stakeholders, recording information about trials and subscription decisions, and other considerations regarding product trials. Panelists will engage attendees to offer additional methods of trial management.