ABSTRACT
Electronic resources and tools are a constant source of discussion in all areas of library work. The use of such resources and tools is not new to library work; yet the growth of technology and the dynamic changes in information delivery have brought electronic resources into the center of our professional psyche. The decision-making process for the acquisition of electronic resources usually includes a determination of content and how the information will support the needs of the library client. Public services and collection development librarians must deliberate these very difficult questions and choose the path which serves the needs of their community. The choice of one library to network the databases may not be the best for another library requiring greater resources to support its clientele. On a procedural level, both public services and technical services personnel responsible for the support of electronic resources should be invited into collection development discussions as they relate to electronic resources.
