The use and usability of SFX: context-sensitive reference linking
Authors: Cummings, Joel; Johnson, Ryan
Source: Library Hi Tech, Volume 21, Number 1, 2003 , pp. 70-84(15)
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:
SFX is an XML-based product designed to inter-link electronic resources with other resources in context-sensitive manner. SFX was first developed at the University of Ghent by Herbert Van de Sompel and has been released as a commercial product by Ex Libris. Use statistics garnered from SFX?s statistics module since the implementation in July of 2001 are discussed in the context of an academic research library environment. The results from usability testing conducted at Washington State University are reported. These usage statistics demonstrated a pattern of increasing use and exceptional use from FirstSearch databases.Keywords: Electronic resources; Information services; Libraries; USA
Document Type: Research article
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/07378830310467418
Publication date: 2003-03-01
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