Understanding LinkOut: A Guide for Libraries and PubMed Trainers
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of LinkOut, a vital tool for libraries participating in PubMed. We will delve into what LinkOut is, who participates, the benefits of involvement, and how libraries can engage with the system effectively. Key topics include the submission utility for holdings information, library icons on PubMed citations, customized filters through My NCBI, and usage statistics tracking. This resource is essential for trainers aiming to enhance library services and promote efficient access to biomedical literature.
Understanding LinkOut: A Guide for Libraries and PubMed Trainers
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LinkOut for Libraries PubMed for Trainers, Spring 2012U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and NLM Training Center
Objectives We will cover: • What is LinkOut? • Who participates? • Why do libraries participate? • How does a library participate? PubMed for Trainers
What is LinkOut? PubMed for Trainers
LinkOut – More Resources Who Participates? PubMed for Trainers
Who Participates in LinkOut? PubMed for Trainers
Why Participate? PubMed for Trainers
How does a library participate in LinkOut? PubMed for Trainers
LinkOut via Submission Utility • Library supplies holdings information • Specialized PubMed URL • Library icon on select PubMed citations • Library My NCBI filter • Custom My NCBI filter • Usage statistics PubMed for Trainers
Outside Tool • Library uses link resolver • Specialized PubMed URL • Library icon on every PubMed citation • Icon links to library's link resolver • Usage statistics • Listed in My NCBI Outside Tool Preference PubMed for Trainers
LinkOut Local • Hybrid service that uses link resolver and holdings information • Specialized PubMed URL • Library icon on PubMed citations that correspond to the information in the XML holdings file • Icon links to library's link resolver • Library My NCBI filter • Custom My NCBI filter • Vendor or librarian will regularly upload holdings file via FTP • Usage statistics PubMed for Trainers