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ASIN Portal Project

ASIN Portal Project. ASIN Portal Project - Motivation. Studies show that students value two things when researching assignments: Whether the source is relevant to their topic Whether the source is easy to obtain (i.e. online!) Library research tools are normally based on:

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ASIN Portal Project

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  1. ASIN Portal Project

  2. ASIN Portal Project - Motivation • Studies show that students value two things when researching assignments: • Whether the source is relevant to their topic • Whether the source is easy to obtain (i.e. online!) • Library research tools are normally based on: • The format of the source (i.e., article/book) • The academic discipline of the source

  3. ASIN Portal Project - Partners • Initiative of the Atlantic Scholarly Information Network (ASIN), a coalition of Atlantic Canadian universities. Acadia University Mount Allison University Memorial University of Newfoundland St. Francis Xavier University University of New Brunswick University of Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Agriculture College Dalhousie University Saint Mary’s University Mount Saint Vincent University

  4. ASIN Portal Project – Goals • To consolidate the support and delivery of scholarly resources in context for ASIN users. • To leverage the support costs, content, technology and technical knowledge. • To increase the visibility and accessibility of licensed, local and open access resources. • To provide users with a superior library experience.

  5. Components of the ASIN Portal • EZproxy authentication • Who our users are (status/branch) • Sirsi SingleSearch • Federated searching • Sirsi Resolver • ? • Relais ILL • Interlibrary loan system • RefWorks • Citation software • Sirsi Enterprise Portal Solution (aka Rooms) • Portal

  6. Implementation Plan • Spring 2006: BETA launch SingleSearch, Resolver and RELAIS components • Summer 2006: begin creating content and standards for Portal Subject Rooms • Fall 2006: first wave of Portal Rooms launched

  7. What is SingleSearch? • New search resource made up of 3 components: • SingleSearch: federated search module. Provides a single interface for searching several databases at once • Resolver: links citations found in SingleSearch to what the Library owns (“ejournal list”) • RELAIS: populated document delivery (Interlibrary Loan) form with “one click access” to order items not owned by Memorial

  8. Why use SingleSearch? • Discovery tool: allows you to explore the contents of many databases with one search • Improved searching for obscure/multidisciplinary topics • Easy links to what the library owns through Resolver and document delivery through RELAIS

  9. Limitations of SingleSearch • Not designed for “known item searching” – i.e., you’re looking to discover whether we own a specific book/journal • Not designed to replace the functionality of native interfaces – i.e., complex searches, subject searching • Subject to “lowest common denominator” searching

  10. Show and Tell! http://www.library.mun.ca/

  11. The MUN Libraries Research Portal • Final piece which integrates Single Search, Resolver, and existing library resources in a single delivery framework • Will improve and simplify access to academic & research resources. • Ultimately intended to replace loose collection of research interfaces with one single integrated point of access. • Staged launch of subject “Rooms” beginning in Fall 2006.

  12. Portals: Bringing it All Together • Integrate diverse technologies, interfaces, and research media. • Provide a new means of organizing and accessing research materials. • Interface can be customized to the needs of each specific user.

  13. Decrease in Guided Access to Content • Patrons are more frequently accessing resources remotely. • Librarians have less opportunity to provide in-person guidance about finding and using resources. • Need to develop interfaces that build in the guidance that we might otherwise provide at the reference desk.

  14. Portals: Bringing it All Together • Provide a consistent framework in which to offer all library services and resources. • Single point of access for: • Finding web resources • Searching the library catalogue • Searching the digital archive • Searching electronic indexes • Accessing ejournal articles • Accessing library services (e.g. Document Delivery) • Contacting a librarian for research help.

  15. Improving Context • Resource proliferation makes it difficult for non-expert users to identify relevant authoritative materials. • Academic libraries tend to organize their resources by format, or according to the internal unit responsible for maintaining a resource.

  16. Subject as Primary Point of Access • Users do not find the current system of organization intuitive or simple. • Users begin with an information need which is usually a subject related topic. • The research portal groups together all resources relevant to a particular topic regardless or format or provenance.

  17. Interface Customization • Every subject area can have a completely customized layout and look and feel. • Intend to let content providers decorate their own suite of Rooms.

  18. Embedded Charts and Graphs

  19. Automatically Updated News Feeds (RSS)

  20. Links to Relevant Books in Catalogue

  21. Embedded User Surveys & Quick Polls

  22. Authentication: Single Login • Single sign in to authenticate against off-campus login, single search, catalogue, document delivery, on-line reference. • populate resolver, request forms • deliver personalized information to user

  23. Authentication: Single Login • Ideally integrated with campus single sign-on & rich data source. • student/employee status • contact information • current courses • major area(s) of study

  24. Authentication: Single Login • Potential for data sharing & integration with my.mun.ca • Combine research & administrative information

  25. Customization Based on User Profile Content can be pushed out to end-users based on their personal profile & relationship to the institution. • Check-outs/request status/fines • Post to web document delivery • Faculty/graduate student/distance user • Major area(s) of study • Current courses

  26. Portal – Content Management System • Graphical administration interface aimed at a non-technical audience • Easy to integrate multimedia resources, search interfaces, interactive resources, RSS feeds • Easy to add and edit metadata

  27. Easy to change page layout and look & feel.

  28. Each Room is composed of discrete objects called content modules.

  29. Content modules easy to create and edit.

  30. CMS simplifies configuration of search targets.

  31. Metadata can be added at the Room or object level.

  32. Portals – Resource Integration • “Pathfinder” model provides subject access. • Single Search to all resources relevant to a selected topic. • OpenURL linking to full text resources. • Integrated w/ other library and campus services.

  33. Portals – Resource Integration • Rooms Builder interface designed for non-technical audience. • Single-sign in carries user profile information throughout session. • Automatically authenticates permitted resources. • Allows for personalization of services offered.

  34. It’s about more than just content. It’s about context. - OCLC Environmental Scan, 2003

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