Putting Technology in Its Place An Introduction to ERes

Kabel Nathan Stanwicks, Head

Circulation and Media Services, University Libraries

Overview

• What is ERes?

• How is ERes used at UAlbany?

• Who is using ERes?

• Advantages to using ERes

• Getting Started with ERes

What is ERes?

• Electronic Course Reserve System

• Web-enabled access to course-related content

• Versatile system with a simple interface

How is ERes used?

• Course-related readings: book chapters & journal articles

• Class Lectures

• Syllabi

• Links to streaming audio, video, and podcasts

• Online Discussions

• Online Chat

The ERes Advantage

• Library staff will scan, upload, and link course reserve content

• Library staff handle copyright issues and fair use test

• Faculty can upload content and manage their own course pages

Getting Started With EResA link to ERes is in the left navigation bar on the Libraries’ home page

http://library.albany.edu, or access the ERes page directly at http://eres.ulib.albany.edu.libproxy.albany.edu/eres/default.aspx.

Select the link Reserve Services for Faculty to request an ERes account, submit a reserve request, or print a reserve request form.

Getting Started With ERes

Links to help files and videos are available from the ERes Web pages.

Library staff are available to assist you via phone (442-3609) or email (eres@albany.edu).