We do not use the acquisitions module in our ILS (currently Classic
Dynix).  I use the ERM as a comprehensive electronic resource management
tool.  I keep all contact information, payment information, licensing,
and administrative user ids and passwords in the ERM.

I would not say it is the electronic resource problem solver for all
libraries, because it may not necessarily do what you need.  It
definitely was a learning curve for me to confront taking all the
information I had been used to keeping in notebooks and folders all over
the place to keeping it in the ERM.  I also had to call Tech Support
several times during implementation, because doing it was not as easy
and obvious as I thought it would be.  After you have an idea of how it
works, you should come up with a plan on how to organize your
collections with the ERM.  I think someone else asked about the price
for the ERM.  As far as that goes, I will have to look that up and get
back to you.

To get a better idea on what it can do for you, sign up for a web
session at http://www.serialssolutions.com/learning.html.  The Serials
Solutions website also has numerous handouts and other information.
Also, Serials Solutions should have a booth at ALA this year.  If you
are at ALA, stop by and chat with the friendly folks there.  Don Litner
and Jeff Aipperspach are very nice and helpful.

Barbara Pope, MALS
Periodicals/Reference Librarian
Axe Library
Pittsburg State University
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg KS  66762
620-235-4884
bpope@pittstate.edu