In the second episode of this four-part series, Nathan Rupp, Acquisitions & E-Resources Librarian at Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies, talks navigating vendor platforms and adapting to the evolving e-resources ecosystem. Comparing vendor offerings, he explains the differences in accessibility between public library platforms and academic ones—and theorizes why the academic options lag behind. Further, he explores what the “e-resources ecosystem” entails, detailing the lifecycle from a patron request to negotiating a contract and deciding on renewal. Last, Nathan touches on the coordination between library departments when acquiring content and how his institution factors in open access materials for library cost management.

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