Overview

The CARLI E-Resources program provides a wide array of electronic resources and services that make it possible for member libraries to expand and enhance their collections in a more efficient and affordable manner.

CARLI contracts with commercial database providers to supply members with discounted pricing for a broad range of library resources to support their individual curricular and research needs. 97% of CARLI Governing member libraries participate in e-resources brokering, amounting to over $16 million in subscriptions annually

Member libraries pay only the subscription costs for selected resources, with no service fees or restrictions on participation. CARLI assumes the costs associated with:

  • Centralized licensing;
  • Centralized member billing; and
  • Member support and vendor liaison services.

All Governing Members may participate in CARLI E-Resources Brokering. For additional information about CARLI E-Resources, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page. 

The CARLI Electronic Resources Licensing Principles outline the philosophical assumptions that provide the foundation for the CARLI Electronic Resources program. These principles guide CARLI’s efforts in negotiating with publishers and vendors for a wide variety of electronic content on behalf of the membership.

Vendors interested in working with CARLI should first review CARLI's E-Resources Brokering Values.

Support inquiries should be directed to

CARLI-Funded Resources

The Electronic Resources Brokering Program provides complimentary access to core electronic resources for the benefit of all CARLI members. CARLI-funded resources include content to which CARLI has perpetual rights, and databases licensed as annual subscriptions.  

Most resources are activated by default in the I-Share Alma Network Zone and do not need to be activated in your Institution Zone.

Training

CARLI staff conduct training sessions for participating libraries, as well as other educational programming specifically related to e-resources. Information about upcoming training sessions and events is available from the CARLI calendar; from the Announce, E-Resources Contacts, Collections and Content Interest Group lists from CARLI's mailing lists.  

Archived training sessions are available for many CARLI sponsored training opportunities once captioning is complete.

September 12, 2022 E-Resources Overview Webinar