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Entrepreneurial Library Program

Online Library Consulting Services

ELP builds tailored virtual library services specific to your organization. Our librarians are skilled and can collaborate closely with you to create a library that will grow and change as your institution's needs evolve. We work with companies to create organized and fast access to information to support better decision making. With academic partners, we provide quality library and instruction services. We have expertise in academic markets with a deep knowledge related to developing instructional material and providing reference support. What sets us apart is our focus on offering services that are well-planned and managed. When we establish and provide a service, we will work with you to make sure that the services offered are implemented efficiently and managed successfully. ELP has a track record of building strong and lasting relationships with our clients. In recent years, we have begun to expand our expertise into providing consulting for corporate clients.

Expertise in Academic Markets
Examples of our work in this area include:

  • Virtual reference services, online chats and video conferencing
  • Information literacy instruction, tutorials, and customized assignments
  • Integration of licensed resources into online courses
  • Discipline-focused, annotated collections of electronic journals, newspapers, e-books, associations, quality websites, reference materials, and more
  • Collaboration and support in course development and integration with course management software
  • Assistance with regional and specialized accreditation needs


Support for Non-profit Organizations and Corporations:
Over the past five years, ELP has expanded services in order to provide consultative support for non-profits and corporations seeking expertise in information and library services. Some past examples of work in with these organizations include:

  • Organizing and annotating library Web pages for all users
  • Subscription-based collection development, including negotiation of research database licenses
  • Administrative services i.e., reports on usage, license management and assessment
  • Needs assessments to uncover and map the research needs of an organization
  • Strategic online library development and planning
  • Customized, tailored presentations that are relevant to your research needs

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Entrepreneurial Library Program of the Sheridan Libraries
3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 516-4619
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