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SFX: electronic linking

This document outlines the implementation and benefits of the SFX linking service at Royal Holloway University of London. SFX promotes a hybrid campus experience, addressing space constraints and diverse user needs by maximizing existing investments in both electronic (4600) and printed journals (1700). It offers a seamless experience for users, connecting them directly to full-text resources. The initiative involves training library staff and integrating SFX into existing e-journal management systems, with positive feedback from students and academic staff alike. Future plans include enhancing contextual linking and monitoring resource usage.

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SFX: electronic linking

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  1. SFX: electronic linking David Ward Royal Holloway University of London

  2. Summary • Royal Holloway • What I’m Avoiding • Why Bother? • What SFX Does • SFX Concepts, Implementation • What They Think of It

  3. A Strategic Choice • Promoting the hybrid campus - convenience of use - space constraints • Supporting our community - diverse population - changing lifestyles

  4. 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

  5. A Typical Search …….

  6. SFX Concepts • Sources - Web of Science - EBSCO/ OCLC Services • Targets - Science Direct/ JSTOR • Objects - Individual titles

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. SFX Reception • Library staff enthusiastic • Academic staff very positive • Students use it

  10. What Next? • Increase context sensitive linking • Extend linkage to new areas • Monitor impact on use of e-resources

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