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Making the Unseen Seen: Discovering Discrepancies and Shedding Light

on Automated E-Resource Reconciliation

Xiaoyan Song, Electronic Resource LibrarianMatt Harrington, University Library TechnicianChristee Pascale, Associate Head

North Carolina State University LibrariesAcquisitions and Discovery Department

Reconciliation at NCSU Libraries

Ejournal Reconciliation

Original Reconciliation Database

Early Reconciliation Process

Package Changes Database

Serials Data Warehouse

Knowledgebase Reconciliation

Finding Unmatched

Ebook Reconciliation

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Design Meets the NeedsEbook Reconciliation Needs:

● What packages/titles have we bought?

● When did we buy them?

● Are they discoverable?

Ebook Reconciliation Database Design:

● Publisher/package/title relationship

● Title list certification

● Access verification

Database Landing Page

Example

The Outcomes● Manage discrepancy● Ensure accurate access● Grow necessary knowledge and skills

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Next Step for Ebook Reconciliation

● Ongoing ebook package reconciliation● Database enhancements

○ Report function○ Integration with other pilot projects on e-resource management

Q&AXiaoyan Songxsong9@ncsu.edu

Matt Harringtonmdharrin@ncsu.edu

Christee Pascalecpascal@ncsu.edu