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1. Methods of Diagnosis.

Author

Zmau, Ashley and Talbott, Holly

Subjects
*PROBLEM solving, *ELECTRONIC information resources, *CUSTOMER relationship management, *LIBRARIES, *OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *REMOTE access networks, *INFORMATION technology
Abstract

One of the significant gaps in library troubleshooting literature is methods of diagnosis. Chapter 4 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 58, no. 7), “Methods of Diagnosis,” attempts to fill this gap by reviewing trends and common methods of diagnosis for both reactive and proactive troubleshooting. We discuss the DECSAR troubleshooting methodology; diagnosis techniques of re-creation, elimination, backtracking, and half-splitting; and tools such as link checkers, screen capture programs, OpenURL editors, and other remote-access troubleshooting tools. We also discuss proactive troubleshooting, analyzing problem reports, and access checks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022

2. Promoting Interlibrary Loan in the Traditional Catalog and Discovery Layer: Two Pilot Projects.

Author

Scott, Rachel E. and Barton, Gail

Subjects
*INTERLIBRARY loans, *ONLINE library catalogs, *LIBRARY users, *OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *BIBLIOGRAPHIC databases, *BIBLIOGRAPHICAL searching
Abstract

This paper describes two projects that promote interlibrary loan (ILL) in both traditional online public access catalogs and discovery settings to address user frustrations with gaps in the collection. By creating and inserting OpenURL links into bibliographic records for titles held exclusively by external institutions, the authors leveraged the discovery capabilities of their shared catalog and promoted ILL as an alternative means of access. The second project targeted the overwhelming amount of content indexed in the library's discovery layer that was not locally available. To more directly translate discovery into access, the authors worked with EBSCO to create and enable ILL CustomLinks for this content indexed by EBSCO Discovery Service and not available to their users. This paper presents ILL data to investigate whether these projects are changing the ways our users find and access content not held locally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018
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3. Broken Links and Failed Access.

Author

Glasser, Sarah

Subjects
*OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *LINK resolvers, *KNOWLEDGE base, *TEXT files, *ELECTRONIC journals, *ACCESS to information, *END users (Information technology)
Abstract

This paper highlights three industry initiatives currently working on ways to improve access to licensed electronic content. The three initiatives are KBART, IOTA, and PIE-J. Background information on OpenURL, link resolvers, and knowledge bases, as well as detailed descriptions of the access problems the initiatives were developed to solve, is provided. Understanding these initiatives can help those involved in the electronic serials supply chain improve their own work, communicate effectively with others, and advocate for adoption of best practices. Together, these initiatives hold great promise for a future with fewer broken links and improved access for users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012
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4. Interoperability and Standards.

Subjects
*LIBRARY standards, *INTERLIBRARY loans, *LIBRARY cooperation, *LIBRARY circulation & loans, *TECHNOLOGICAL innovation in libraries, *ENCODING, *APPLICATION program interfaces, *OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *INTERNATIONAL cooperation
Abstract

Chapter 2 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 49, no. 1) "Resource Sharing in Libraries: Concepts, Products, Technologies, and Trends" discusses the major international standards, protocols, and pragmatic technical approaches that support resource sharing activities. The ISO ILL protocol established as the international standard has seen inconsistent adoption; APIs now provide similar capabilities while interest in developing a new version of the standard has recently gained momentum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2013

5. Chapter 3: Digging into the Data: Exposing the Causes of Resolver Failure.

Author

Trainor, Cindi and Price, Jason

Subjects
*OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *LINK resolvers, *LIBRARY users, *DATABASES, *INFORMATION resources, *CATALOGS
Abstract

OpenURL link resolvers have become a core component of a library user's toolkit, yet a historical comparison suggests that they fail nearly a third of the time, and have not improved over the past six years (see [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010

6. Chapter 2: Improving the Resolver Menu: The Most Bang for Your Buck.

Author

Trainor, Cindi and Price, Jason

Subjects
*LIBRARIES, *LINK resolvers, *OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *DATABASES, *WORLD Wide Web
Abstract

Chapter 2 of “Rethinking Library Linking” details im-provements made to the SFX resolver menu at Eastern Kentucky University and makes suggestions that other libraries can use to improve resolver menus. Also covered here are improvements that can be made by examining queries available in a standard SFX installation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010

7. Chapter 4: The Future of OpenURL Linking: Adaptation and Expansion.

Author

Trainor, Cindi and Price, Jason

Subjects
*OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *LIBRARIES, *DATABASES, *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations, *COMMUNICATION
Abstract

Previous chapters in this report have addressed the continuing importance of OpenURL linking in libraries and presented interface-based and data-based ways to improve local OpenURL link resolver systems. This chapter explores issues pertinent to the continued and expanded adoption of OpenURL and other linking technologies, with an eye toward incorporating the shift in library collections from ownership to access and our users' growing desire for instant access to online full text. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010

8. TECHNOLOGY: Dispatches from the Field. Rethinking Library Linking: Making open URL better with data, data, and more data.

Author

Trainer, Cindi and Price, Jason

Subjects
*OPENURL (Uniform resource locator), *LINK resolvers, *ACADEMIC library digital resources, *HOLDINGS (Bibliographic data), *HIGH technology, *INFORMATION retrieval, *LIBRARIES, *LIBRARY automation, *METADATA, *ELECTRONIC publications, *ACCESS to information
Abstract

The article discusses the improvement of functionality of OpenURL resolvers in services offered by academic libraries. Linking failures and their causes are explored including inaccurate holdings data, the absence of articles in a target database, and the incorrect generation of OpenURLs from a source database. Other topics include the SFX resolver from Ex Libris, the National Information Standards Organization (NISO), and the potential creation of a fully automated OpenURL evaluation tool.

Published
2010

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