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The reason for not using "click here" is something to do with it tending to focus the user's attention on the mechanics of delivery rather than the site content. Catherine Visit our library web site http://slamlibrary.xiy.net <http://slamlibrary.xiy.net/> for comprehensive access to mental health information Catherine Ebenezer Multidisciplinary Library South London and Maudsley NHS Trust 108 Landor Road Stockwell London SW9 9NT 020 7411 6164/6336 020 7411 6301 fax [log in to unmask] Faciendi multos libros nullus est finis -----Original Message----- From: Tom Roper [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 18 January 2002 14:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Click here or not As well as the accessibility problems that colleagues have pointed out on using "click here", there's also a design objection. If you have to resort to using click here, there's probably something counter-intuitive about your design. Having said this, I'm sure you can find some instances in our site, where we've cudgelled our brains to try to avoid it, but have given in.... Tom Roper, Head of RCVS Library and Information Service Tel (library): +44 (0)20 7222 2021 Direct line: +44 (0)20 7202 0721 Fax: +44 (0)20 7222 2004 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Web site: http://www.rcvslibrary.org.uk -----Original Message----- From: Carol Morse [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 17 January 2002 16:53 Subject: Re: wording in catalogues for e-journals access I use "online version" for a periodical for which we have a print run, and "online connection" for websites. Carol Morse **************************************************************************** **** Carol Morse Tel. 509) 527-2684 Serials Librarian Fax 509) 527-2001 Walla Walla College Library Email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> 104 S.W. Adams St. College Place, WA 99324-1586 Give us strength for the journey and wisdom to know the way. **************************************************************************** **** >>> [log in to unmask] 01/17/02 08:27AM >>> Why? At least people understand what it means! Fiona At 14:57 17/01/2002 -0000, you wrote: >I remember reading somewhere that the use of the phrase 'click here' on web >pages was nowadays considered to be bad practice?! > >Catherine > >Catherine Ebenezer >Library >South London and Maudsley NHS Trust >London SW9 > >-----Original Message----- >From: Fiona Richardson >[ mailto:[log in to unmask]] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 9:32 AM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: wording in catalogues for e-journals access > > >Dear Louise, > >'Click here for electronic access' > >Cheers > >Fiona > > >At 11:37 16/01/2002 -0000, you wrote: >> Dear all >> >> Here at Leeds we're currently looking for an alternative to >> 'go directly to resource' from a catalogue record for an e-journal, and I >>was >> wondering what wording other libraries use to describe how to get to >>resources? >> Will summarise for the list any replies received. >> >> Thanks >> Louise >> >> Louise Cole BA ALA >> Electronic Resources Co-ordinator >> Brotherton Library >> University of Leeds >> Leeds LS2 9JT >> >> tel 0113 233 5502 >> fax 0113 233 5561 >> e-mail [log in to unmask] > >*********************************** >Fiona Richardson >Information Services Manager >Said Business School >tel. 01865 288882 >email [log in to unmask] > > >Visit http://www.slam.nhs.uk <http://www.slam.nhs.uk> for information about the trust >********************************************************************** >This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and >intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they >are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify >[log in to unmask] > >********************************************************************** *********************************** Fiona Richardson Information Services Manager Said Business School tel. 01865 288882 email [log in to unmask] Visit http://www.slam.nhs.uk for information about the trust ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify [log in to unmask] **********************************************************************