Evaluation and Implementation of a Discovery Tool
Susan Johns-Smith
- Vol. 2, Iss: 1, pp 17-23
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In this paper, the authors present experiences with the implementation of Serials Solutions' Summon product, along with a select bibliography of early implementer literature, as a guide to successful implementation for the small-to medium-sized library.Abstract:
The buzz in campus libraries is "Discovery Tools" -- how they work and how our patrons use them. But first, a library needs to evaluate and implement the discovery product. Experiences with Pittsburg State University's implementation of Serials Solutions' Summon product are presented, along with a select bibliography of early implementer literature, as a guide to successful implementation for the small- to medium-sized library.read more
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Applying Hierarchical Task Analysis Method to Discovery Layer Evaluation
Marlen Promann,Tao Zhang +1 more
TL;DR: This study proposes hierarchical task analysis (HTA) as an important complementary evaluation method to usability testing of discovery layers and presents the application of HTA as an expert based and workflow centered method to evaluating discovery layers.
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Designing web-scale discovery systems using the VuFind open source software
TL;DR: An overview of the emergence of resource discovery systems and services along with their advantages and best practices including current landscapes is provided to help library professionals and administrators in designing their discovery system and vendors to improve their products to provide different library-friendly services.
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A Case for Adaptation to Enhance Usability and Accessibility of Library Resource Discovery Tools
TL;DR: The goal of this paper is to suggest how the process of adaptation could be considered in order to mitigate usability and accessibility issues of RDT interfaces.
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Planning and implementing resource discovery tools in academic libraries
TL;DR: Popp and Dallis as discussed by the authors used the term "resource discovery" to describe the process of resource discovery in the context of information science and applied it to the field of information technology.
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OAI-PMH Harvested Collections and User Engagement
TL;DR: There is evidence that patrons who discover records through Encore take more time looking through records than patrons using other discovery methods, which may be reason enough for libraries to consider adding OAI-harvested collections to their discovery tool.
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The Impact of Web-scale Discovery on the Use of a Library Collection
TL;DR: A case study explores whether Summon had an impact on the use of the library's resources during its first semester of implementation and concludes that the increase in full-text use is linked to the implementation of a web-scale discovery tool.
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Evaluating and comparing discovery tools: how close are we towards next generation catalog?
Sharon Q. Yang,Kurt Wagner +1 more
TL;DR: Evaluating and comparing open source and proprietary discovery tools and finding out how much discovery tools have achieved towards becoming the next generation catalog finds open source discovery tools seem to be bolder and more innovative than proprietary tools in embracing advanced features of the nextgeneration catalog.
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Usability studies of faceted browsing: A literature review
TL;DR: The article proposes methodological considerations for practicing librarians and provides examples of goals, tasks, and measurements for user studies of faceted browsing in library catalogs.
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Investigations into Library Web-Scale Discovery Services
TL;DR: Together, feedback gained from library staff, insights arrived at by the Discovery Task Force, and information gathered from vendors collectively informed the recommendation of a service for the UNLV Libraries.
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Web Scale Discovery Services
TL;DR: This report describes in detail the content, interface, and functionality of web scale discovery services developed by four major library vendors: OCLC, Serials Solutions, Ebsco, and Ex Libris.