Link resolver service connecting readers to full-text automatically

Agenda define link resolver service demonstration implementation procedures benefits and limitations your input please Through collaboration with UC Berkeley Library Expanded collection Easier for readers to retrieve items  link resolver

What is a link resolver? reduces the need for searching catalogs browsing table of contents if no online copy, helps: locate a print copy or initiate an interlibrary loan Moura E, Somessari ESR, Silveira CG, et al Influence of physical parameters on mutual polymer grafting by electron beam irradiation. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 80 (2): from citation, automatically retrieves online copy

UC’s link resolver service In use since 2002 For LBNL, customize a copy of UC Berkeley’s UC-eLinks

Demonstration

Benefits Fewer steps to the online copy Guides patrons through library procedures Automatically resolves title and URL changes Journal of A, B, and C Journal of A and B Journal of A only

Implementation “copy” of UC Berkeley's service customized view tailored to LBNL patrons minimizes cost and prevents duplication of work developed and managed by California Digital Library and UCB Library However, limited customization

Reflects UC Berkeley’s availability of e-resources and NOT LBNL’s availability False negative problem It appears that there is no access, when in fact there is There is a workaround for this issue False negative problem It appears that there is no access, when in fact there is There is a workaround for this issue

Customizable to LBNL services and procedures IP- address based Customizable to LBNL services and procedures IP- address based

Double check online access in the LBNL Library Catalog. Search by journal or book title. (Why do I need to do this?) If not available online or in print, please request item as indicated below.LBNL Library CatalogWhy do I need to do this? Check the LBNL Library Catalog Request this from another library. the citation details to and request an interlibrary loan. Ask a Librarian. Phase 1: standard customization

Link resolvers bring full text automatically. Sometimes, double check. Your input please Customization Promotion