TY - BOOK AU - Thompson, JoLinda. TI - Implementing web-scale discovery services: a practical guide for librarians SN - 9780810891265 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - Z 699.35.C38 .T374 2014 PY - 2014///] CY - Lanham, Maryland PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - Federated searching KW - Libraries KW - Library catalogs and users KW - Library Web sites KW - Online bibliographic searching KW - Online library catalogs KW - User interfaces (Computer systems) N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -