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Enhancing Library Services with SFX Electronic Linking at Royal Holloway

Learn how Royal Holloway University utilizes SFX electronic linking to enhance library services, support their community, and maximize investments in journals. Discover the concepts, implementation, and feedback on this strategic choice that promotes a hybrid campus environment.

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Enhancing Library Services with SFX Electronic Linking at Royal Holloway

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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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