Implementation of ERMSS Software at the Health Sciences Library, MU, Manipal

ERMSS(e-Resources Management and Search Solutions) is a customized e-resources management and search solution to manage and provide search on subscribed titles of e-resources (e-journals, e-books and online databases) of the Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal. The scope of the ERMSS is to make available all e - resources of the Library to its end-users.

ERMSS is an effective management and search tool for the information seekers like faculty members, researchers and students. One can access one or all the titles of the e-resources (e-journals, e-books and online databases) in the same interface by using various search parameters. They can easily view, access and search within all the e-resources with the same interface. When a user makes a request in the software it would look for the answer in all the e-resources be it online databases, e-books, e-journals and open access resources. The user will then get the appropriate answer to his/her request made.

Features

• Customize and integrated search services for all the titles of e-resources (e-journals, e-books and online databases)
• Search Features - Basic, Advanced and Subject search, Parametric and Boolean search
• Users can search on a single e-resource and on multiple e-resources at the same time
• A-Z listing of all e-resources

Benefits to the Users

• An easy to use tool to search the e-resources subscribed and available in the Library
• Customized link to subscribed e-resources
• Alphabetical listing keep e-resources from overlooked
• Browsing and searching with simplest and advanced technology for better results

For more information, please contact the Senior Librarians at 2922358, 2922609, 2922612 or e-mail to lib.kmc@manipal.edu.

8.12.2008