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Reference Universe Demo

Reference Universe provides a comprehensive index of over 20,000 print and electronic reference works, dating back to 1980. It's customized to match library holdings, ensuring effective usage for students and staff. With its Z39.50 compliance and detailed statistics, Reference Universe enhances the accessibility of valuable resources, aiding research and learning. However, it does have limitations, including search algorithm inconsistencies and potential catalog integration issues. Overall, it serves as an essential tool for library users to locate vital reference materials.

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Reference Universe Demo

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  1. Reference Universe Demo Carol Elsen & Martha Stephenson UW-Whitewater CUWL USCC Forum April 16, 2009

  2. Reference Universe Who else is using Reference Universe? • UWW – 1 year • UWW pays $2,495/year for unlimited users

  3. Reference Universe What is Reference Universe? • Index of 20,000 print & electronic reference works • 1980+ publ. date (and some older classics) • Includes index entries & article titles for most titles • Focus is on subject encyclopedias • Full title list

  4. Reference Universe Features • Customized to Library’s holdings • ISBN upload up to 3x/year • UWW has 3,843 ISBN matches in RU • Z39.50 compliant • COUNTER compliant usage stats • Search widget (can be proxied)

  5. Reference Universe Why we like it • Unlocks Reference Collection • Helps students find background sources • Helps new staff learn Ref Collection • Helps locate articles in reference books that aren’t in Reference Collection

  6. Reference Universe Limitations • Standing order ISBNs often not in catalog record • Search algorithm not always smart enough • Ebook quirks • Results list shows call#, but not location

  7. Reference Universe Demo • Reference Universe • Jing demos available • RU search – print & electronic titles • RU search – finds books in all collections • RU widget – embed in any web page • RU statistics – log, graph or COUNTER

  8. Reference Universe Questions? • Martha Stephenson • stephenm@uww.edu • 262.472.4366 • Carol Elsen • elsenc@uww.edu • 262.472.5751

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