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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
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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 - 1700 printed journals - 4600 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