CCL-EAR COMMITTEE'S CHARGE

Analyze the characteristics and value of various products for community college library users based on vendor presentations, committee reviews, vendor responses, trials and other sources.

Explore new information resources, options and tools which may be technologically-feasible but currently not commercially available

Develop benchmark criteria for analysis and selection of products, vis-a-vis databases and selection/acquisition, accessibility & remote accessibility

Regularly disseminate reviews and committee information through the CCL listservs (CCEARINFO, CCEARCOM), The CCL Outlook, as well as other pertinent library discussion lists and sources.

Identify and advocate equity of access to electronic and digital information resources for all users (For example: distance learners, remote users, and users with disabilities).

Work with vendors to improve service; usability; accessibility and content of electronic information resources.

Survey and analyze the needs of community college libraries regarding electronic information resources