Electronic Resource Management In Bangladeshi University Libraries: Trends, Challenges, And Strategic Solutions

Abstract

Background: Electronic resource management (ERM) is very important for modern university libraries, but it is hard to put into practice in developing countries, notably Bangladesh. This study examines the present state of Electronic Resource Management (ERM) in Bangladeshi university libraries, seeking to discern significant trends, difficulties, and prospective strategic solutions.

Objective: This study contrasted practices in public and private institutions to examine ERM trends, challenges, and strategic solutions in Bangladeshi university libraries

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive approach was utilised, featuring a purposive sample of five university libraries, comprising three public and two private institutions. We used a mixed-methods approach to collect data from June to July 2025. This included a quantitative questionnaire survey for library workers, semi-structured interviews with senior librarians, and an examination of institutional resources. The gathered data underwent analysis using quantitative tabulation for survey outcomes and thematic classification for interview and document results.

Results: A cross-sectional, descriptive approach was utilised, featuring a purposive sample of five university libraries, comprising three public and two private institutions. We used a mixed-methods approach to collect data from June to July 2025. This included a quantitative questionnaire survey for library workers, semi-structured interviews with senior librarians, and an examination of institutional resources. The gathered data underwent analysis using quantitative tabulation for survey outcomes and thematic classification for interview and document results.

Conclusion: The results show that Bangladeshi university libraries have set up a basic ERM framework, but they are having a lot of trouble because of problems with money, infrastructure, and staff. To move to a more strategic and effective model, institutions need to focus on getting long-term funding, investing in staff training, and using data-driven initiatives to improve the administration of their electronic resource collections.