Beyond OpenURL: Technologies for Linking Library Resources

View Sample PDF

Author(s): George Boston (Western Michigan University, USA)and Randle J. Gedeon (Western Michigan University, USA)
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 15
Source title: Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Holly Yu (California State University, Los Angeles, USA)and Scott Breivold (California State University, Los Angeles, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-891-8.ch013

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Library & Information Science / Library Information Systems / Library Science

Purchase

View Beyond OpenURL: Technologies for Linking Library Resources on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

This chapter provides a general overview of the development and implementation of existing techniques for the reference linking of scholarly research materials, additionally, some of the new techniques designed for advanced linking are described. Also presented are several new technologies currently under development, with an eye toward enhancing resource discovery and the interlinking of resources. The progress of computer technology, the adoption of those technologies by the information consumer, and the implementation of Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 tools to existing resources have combined in opening up new avenues of linking previously isolated resources together. Information professionals must come to appreciate and apply these new techniques and in doing so will provide library patrons with a more user friendly and thorough research experience.

The IRMA Community

Research IRM

Beyond OpenURL: Technologies for Linking Library Resources

Purchase

Abstract

Related Content

IRMA Sponsors