Link resolver serviceconnecting readers to full-text automatically

Agendadefine link resolver servicedemonstrationimplementation proceduresbenefits and limitationsyour 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 forsearching catalogsbrowsing 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. 2011. Influence of physical parameters on mutual polymer grafting by electron beam irradiation. Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 80 (2): 175-181.

from citation, automatically retrieves online copy

UC’s link resolver serviceIn 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 CJournal of A and BJournal of A only

Implementation

“copy” of UC Berkeley's servicecustomized 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

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.

Check the LBNL Library Catalog

Request this from another library. Email the citation details to library@lbl.gov and request an interlibrary loan.

Ask a Librarian. Email library@lbl.gov

Phase 1: standard customization

Link resolvers bringfull text automatically.Sometimes, double check.

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