SFX: electronic linking David Ward Royal Holloway University of London
Summary Royal Holloway What I’m Avoiding Why Bother? What SFX Does SFX Concepts, Implementation What They Think of It
A Strategic Choice Promoting the hybrid campus - convenience of use - space constraints Supporting our community - diverse population - changing lifestyles
Why Bother? Maximising existing investment printed journals electronic journals Seamless experience for users - linking to full e-text - connecting to print location Develop e-journal management
A Typical Search …….
SFX Concepts Sources - Web of Science - EBSCO/ OCLC Services Targets - Science Direct/ JSTOR Objects - Individual titles
Implementation Training library staff - a systems job ? - role of liaison team Putting the kit together - deciding what to make available - a list of e-journals with ISSNs
SFX in Action Needs new way of working - move directly from search to locate Include SFX in information skills training Integrate into e-journal management
SFX Reception Library staff enthusiastic Academic staff very positive Students use it
What Next? Increase context sensitive linking Extend linkage to new areas Monitor impact on use of e-resources