Resource Management & Discovery

Resource Management and Discovery supports access to the library’s collections and systems. The department selects and describes materials, maintains discovery tools, supports open scholarship through the Digital Commons, and preserves library items for long term use.

Our Services

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

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We build collections

  • Select print and digital materials

  • Purchase and license resources

  • Analyze use and collection gaps

  • Manage vendors and renewals

DISCOVERY & ACCESS

We improve access

  • Create catalog records and metadata

  • Maintain catalog and discovery tools

  • Resolve access issues quickly

  • Provide interlibrary loan services

OPEN SCHOLARSHIP

We share  scholarship 

  • Manage the institutional repository

  • Advise on copyright and author rights

  • Support open access publishing

  • Increase visibility of research

PRESERVATION & CARE

We preserve materials

  • Repair and stabilize library items

  • Create enclosures and rehouse items

  • Improve handling and storage

  • Prepare items for long-term care

  • Request preservation help →

Review Trinity’s Open Access Policy and learn how to deposit scholarship in the Digital Commons.

Find current and historical newspapers, including individual web subscriptions and database access.

Find hours, directions, and everything you need to plan a successful visit to the reading room.

RMD door

Resource Management Help

Email Resource Management with questions about collections, discovery tools, Digital Commons, or preservation.

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