Virtual E-Resources Conference Series

CLiC’s Virtual E-Resources Conference Series is over. The series consisted of a half day kick off event followed by four one hour of multiple sessions to help energize you to spotlight your e-resources!
This was a time for libraries and vendors to come together to learn from one another and share knowledge.

As libraries, we spend a lot of money on electronic resources. It can be a challenge to promote and display these in our print-centric organizations. These sessions was a year dedicated to exploring new and creative ways to showcase your e-resources.  

 

What we wanted to learn?

1. How to use products in practical ways, not just features. Real-world examples.

2. How to promote electronic resources.

3. How to set up electronic resources on a library website to promote discoverability.

Video Recordings of the Conference

Presenter Materials
Programs that Promote & Promoting at Programs
Digital Accessibility Fundamentals

Join us for this kick-off and power up for e-resources fun!

CLiC’s Virtual E-Resources Conference Series kicks off on October 8, 2024 with a morning of dynamic 20-minute sessions that’ll energize you to spotlight your e-resources!
This is a time for libraries and vendors to come together to learn from one another and share knowledge.

As libraries, we spend a lot of money on electronic resources. It can be a challenge to promote and display these in our print-centric organizations. This exciting morning marks the start of a year dedicated to exploring new and creative ways to showcase your e-resources.  

 

What will you learn?

1. How to use products in practical ways, not just features. Real-world examples.
We have all sat through how-to demonstrations, showing the functions of a database or other e-resource. These are NOT those kinds of sessions!

2. How to promote electronic resources.
We have all used the traditional approach of creating or using vendor-produced bookmarks and flyers. Those certainly have their place, but only go so far.
Discover creative ways to highlight e-resources that go beyond the usual bookmark!

3. How to set up electronic resources on a library website to promote discoverability.
With so many products to manage and to serve up to our communities, we often resort to A-Z lists of e-resources. This approach only works if the patron/student knows exactly what they’re looking for. Discover how to optimize your website to better highlight and promote your e-resources.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 9:00 – 12:45 MST 

Registration Closed
October 8, 2024 Session Schedule
October 8, 2024 Session Descriptions

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2-3 MST
Topic: Marketing

Registration Open
Call for Presenters Submission Form

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2-3 MST
Topic: Accessibility

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2-3 MST
Topic: Collection Management and Statistics

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 2-3 MST
Topic: Marketing

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Call For Presenters

CLiC’s Virtual E-Resources Conference Series is a time for libraries and vendors to come together to learn from one another and share knowledge.

As libraries, we spend a lot of money on electronic resources. It can be a challenge to promote and display these in our print-centric organizations. This is an opportunity to share your best practices and maybe pick up some ideas to use in your library in a quick 20 minute session! 

 

What we are looking for in a presentation:

1. How to use the product in practical ways, not just features. Real-world examples.
We have all sat through how-to demonstrations, showing the functions of a database or other e-resource. This is NOT that kind of presentation!
Have you used an electronic resource in your library that affected your community; how did that happen? Have you created a program that used electronic resources that was successful?
We want to hear all about it.

OR

2. How to promote electronic resources.
We have all used the traditional approach of creating or using vendor-produced bookmarks and flyers. Those certainly have their place, but only go so far.
Have you come up with a new way to promote e-resources that worked well? Do you have best practices for reaching your community you’d like to share?
We want to hear all about it.

OR

3. How to set up electronic resources on a library website to promote discoverability.
With so many products to manage and to serve up to our communities, we often resort to A-Z lists of e-resources.
Do you have a better way to set up and promote your electronic resources on your library website?
We want to hear all about it.

Share YOUR knowledge and enthusiasm with us at the 2025 CLiC Virtual E-Resources Conference Series

Call for Presenters Submission Form
NOTE: This form is for libraries submitting presentations. If you are a vendor, please see the Vendor Call for Presenter form here.

Last session date:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 2-3 MST
Topic: Marketing