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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to describe the processes and procedures utilized by Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library to digitize an oral history collection and provide access to it through the Library's catalog, web presence, and the state-wide digital repository initiative, Alabama Mosaic (see www.alabamamosaic.org). Design/methodology/approach - The paper is based on the Library's experiences in acquiring, digitizing, creating metadata for and making accessible a collection of oral histories. Findings - The paper describes the obstacles overcome, issues encountered, procedures established, and ramifications of the project. Practical implications - Many institutions are currently digitizing unique collections as part of repository initiatives, both institutional and collaborative. Effective practices and guidelines must be developed in order to streamline the process and provide the most complete access to these unique collections. The paper provides a practical model to address these issues. Originality/value - The paper provides common practices for the digitization, creation of metadata, and provision of access for unique oral history collections; it also provides insights into issues that can arise and how best to address them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the evolution of the processes and procedures utilized by Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library to manage its varied electronic resources collection. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based upon the library's experiences managing electronic resources in five major categories: e.books; electronic government documents; electronic journals; e-reserves; and web sites. Findings – Electronic resources librarians, an emerging specialty, must develop effective practices to manage the varied electronic resources that continue to be accessioned within most libraries. Practical implications – This article provides a practical model to address these management issues. Originality/value – Provides common practices for the management of electronic resources and insights into possible problems that can arise when creating a one-stop shopping archetype for electronic resource management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]