Enhancing E-Resource Management in Libraries: An Overview of the OpenURL Standard

The OpenURL standard is an emerging protocol for transmitting bibliographic metadata about digital objects between information services over the Internet, with an initial focus on bibliographic resources. OpenURL is a standardized protocol that connects users directly to the complete text or extra information about a referenced resource. It is an essential tool for managing e-resources in libraries. It improves the efficiency and effectiveness of library services by improving access to resources, increasing interoperability, and facilitating resource discovery. This chapter provides an overview of OpenURL’s standard for e-resources management in libraries and discusses how OpenURL can be used to assist libraries and information providers.