Some time ago I requested information from other libraries about inputting
multiple or single links for journals available online and what criteria
was used for selection.
Thank you to those who replied.
Here is a summary of the results I received (apologies for the delay in
summarising these)
I had 12 replies - 8 from UK universities and 3 from overseas.
Use of multiple links seemed to slightly outweigh single links. The
arguments for multiple links being that different services cover different
date periods, different access requirement(IP address / password) and
different formats.
The arguments for single links being that multiple links were confusing to
the reader. Criteria included IP over password, service which gave most
content. Exceptions would be made were it was seen necessary.
2 libraries linked indirectly from their catalogue through to listings on
their local web pages. One favouring single links the other multiple
links.
Siobhan
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Siobhan Wood
Metadata Co-ordinator / Liaison Librarian (Geography)
University of Reading Library
Whiteknights
P.O. Box 223
Reading
RG6 6AE
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Tel: (01189) 318770 x7488
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