This article explores whether technical communicator is a useful model for electronic resources (ER) librarians. The fields of ER librarianship and technical communication (TC) originated and continue to develop in relation to evolving technologies. A review of the literature reveals four common themes for ER librarianship and TC. While the technical communicator model does not capture all aspects of ER librarianship, it does highlight the key communication roles played by ER librarians and the personal qualities of versatility and flexibility required of them. Suggestions for further research at the intersection of ER librarianship and TC are presented.