Implementing web-scale discovery services : a practical guide for librarians /
Thompson, JoLinda.
Implementing web-scale discovery services : a practical guide for librarians / JoLinda Thompson. - xiv, 159 pages : illustrations 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The evolution of Web-scale discovery in libraries -- A closer look at Web-scale discovery options -- Making the best content match for your library -- Evaluating the discovery layer -- Other important Web-scale discovery service features and functions -- Selecting and purchasing a Web-scale discovery service -- Configuring system content integration and customization for local needs -- Configuring and branding the discovery layer -- Introducing the service to users -- Usability testing of Web-scale discovery services -- Maintaining a Web-scale discovery service -- The future of web-scale discovery.
Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a source for librarians seeking to evaluate, purchase, and implement a web-scale discovery service. The book breaks down each phase of the project into decision points and action plans to help librarians select and implement a system that meets their specific needs.
9780810891265 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Federated searching.
Libraries
Library catalogs and users.
Library Web sites.
Online bibliographic searching.
Online library catalogs.
User interfaces (Computer systems)
Z 699.35.C38 / .T374 2014
Implementing web-scale discovery services : a practical guide for librarians / JoLinda Thompson. - xiv, 159 pages : illustrations 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The evolution of Web-scale discovery in libraries -- A closer look at Web-scale discovery options -- Making the best content match for your library -- Evaluating the discovery layer -- Other important Web-scale discovery service features and functions -- Selecting and purchasing a Web-scale discovery service -- Configuring system content integration and customization for local needs -- Configuring and branding the discovery layer -- Introducing the service to users -- Usability testing of Web-scale discovery services -- Maintaining a Web-scale discovery service -- The future of web-scale discovery.
Implementing Web-Scale Discovery Services: A Practical Guide for Librarians is a source for librarians seeking to evaluate, purchase, and implement a web-scale discovery service. The book breaks down each phase of the project into decision points and action plans to help librarians select and implement a system that meets their specific needs.
9780810891265 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Federated searching.
Libraries
Library catalogs and users.
Library Web sites.
Online bibliographic searching.
Online library catalogs.
User interfaces (Computer systems)
Z 699.35.C38 / .T374 2014
