Vicki Gregory has expanded and updated her classic manual for coping with electronic resources’ accessibility, usability, content, and cost. Hailed as “invaluable” and “definitive” by reviewers, this how-to provides essential guidance for:

• Collection policies and processes
• Budgeting and acquisitions
• Evaluation and assessment
• Preservation issues

Totally new sections explain digital rights management, new technologies, and new models and standards for organizing and accessing content. Filled with figures, forms, and worksheets, this resource gives professionals the tools they need to select and manage resources with ease.