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Managing Access to Library E-Resources When Institutional IP Ranges Change: A Strategic and Practical Approach

ABSTRACT The article uncovers the problems encountered by libraries when Internet Protocol (IP) ranges change at institutions with or without notice to library and research centers. This article provides practical tips for preparation and overcoming challenges that often occur when IP ranges change at an institution. Possible solutions, such as a recovery plan, which can be used to manage and communicate the whole process strategically to stakeholders, are also discussed. This research article covers two typical scenarios where entire IP ranges are replaced in an institution and a second scenario where additional IPs get added to an existing range at institutions with or without notice to libraries and restoring the access for e-resources in both scenarios at a fast pace. Based on the lessons learned and knowledge sharing with the e-resource librarian community, the article recommends best practices and strategies to keep the transition period the least disruptive to all library stakeholders.