Re: PAMS vs. ERMS Frieda Rosenberg 03 Nov 2004 21:26 UTC

Meg,
More library acronyms (we love 'em).  PAMs are companies (TDNet, Serials
Solutions).  ERMs are software offered by ILS vendors for tracking
licenses and other data connected with your titles.  Both have the
purpose of helping you manage your electronic resources.

Frieda Rosenberg
UNC-Chapel Hill

Del Baglivo, Meg wrote:

>Hello All,
>
>Can anyone provide me with a good explanation of the difference between PAMS (Publication Access Management Services) and ERMS (Electronic Resources Management Systems)? I've had an inquiry from an administrator. Thanks! Meg Del Baglivo
>
>Megan Del Baglivo, MLS
>Acting Head of Collection Development
>Electronic Resources/Continuations Cataloger
>University of Maryland, Baltimore
>Health Sciences & Human Services Library
>601 W. Lombard St.
>Baltimore, MD 21201-1512
>mdelbagl@hshsl.umaryland.edu
>Tel: 410-706-7760
>
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