scholarly journals EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) Usage in Israeli Academic Libraries

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riki Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Discovery Service

Criteria to Consider when Evaluating Web-based Discovery Tools

2012 ◽  
pp. 90-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Hoseth
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
State University ◽  
Extensive Review ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Colorado State University ◽  
Digital Resource ◽  
Discovery Service ◽  
Online Access ◽  
Library Catalogs

As libraries re-think their collections, emphasizing online access and building digital resource collections that are growing at an exponential pace, Web-based discovery tools are under consideration by many academic libraries. These tools enable users to easily and quickly search across a broad range of pre-harvested, indexed content, including materials from databases, library catalogs and local collections. In 2010, the Colorado State University (CSU) Libraries conducted an extensive review of four Web-scale discovery services (EBSCO Discovery Service™1; Primo Central™2 from ExLibris™3; Summon™4 from Serials Solutions®5; and WorldCat®6 Local) in order to recommend one for purchase. Based on that experience, this chapter suggests five key criteria to consider when evaluating and selecting Web-based discovery tools.

scholarly journals Web-scale Discovery Service Adoption in Canadian Academic Libraries

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Sandra Wong
Keyword(s):  
Mergers And Acquisitions ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Service Adoption ◽  
Library System ◽  
Discovery Service ◽  
The University

This study presents an overview of web-scale discovery service adoption in Canadian academic libraries. Web-scale discovery services (WSDS) have been widely embraced in Canadian academic libraries. EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) is the most adopted system for colleges and institutes while Primo Central from Ex Libris dominates the university market for web-scale discovery services. Bundling web-scale discovery services with library services platform (LSP) implementations are increasing in Canada. This study shows that Canadian academic libraries that have migrated from a traditional integrated library system (ILS) to an LSP have also opted for their LSP vendor’s corresponding web-scale discovery service. As more Canadian academic libraries implement an LSP bundled with a web-scale discovery service, there may come a time when web-scale discovery services are no longer separated from discussions on LSPs. The choices available for LSP and web-scale discovery services are shrinking due to vendor mergers and acquisitions in this area.  

scholarly journals Analytics and Privacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Quintel ◽  
Robert Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Web Analytics ◽  
User Privacy ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Discovery Service

When selecting a web analytics tool, academic libraries have traditionally turned to Google Analytics for data collection to gain insights into the usage of their web properties. As the valuable field of data analytics continues to grow, concerns about user privacy rise as well, especially when discussing a technology giant like Google. In this article, the authors explore the feasibility of using Matomo, a free and open-source software application, for web analytics in their library’s discovery layer. Matomo is a web analytics platform designed around user-privacy assurances. This article details the installation process, makes comparisons between Matomo and Google Analytics, and describes how an open-source analytics platform works within a library-specific application, EBSCO’s Discovery Service.

scholarly journals Making a List and Checking it Thrice: Three Universities Implement Ex Libris’ Leganto

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maggie Albro ◽  
Ariana Baker ◽  
Heather Gilbert ◽  
Jennifer Hughes ◽  
Edward Rock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
The State ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Clemson University ◽  
Discovery Service ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Coastal Carolina University

In the 2020-2021 academic year, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, and the College of Charleston were the first three institutions in the state of South Carolina to implement Leganto. This implementation followed closely on the heels of a statewide migration involving 55 academic libraries to Ex Libris’ library services platform, Alma, and discovery service, Primo VE. Each institution completed their migration and went live with Alma and Primo VE in June 2020. Coastal Carolina University launched Leganto in July 2020 and Clemson University and College of Charleston each launched Leganto in August 2020. This article explores the faculty engagement, instructional materials, and assessment and usage involved in the launch of Leganto by the three institutions. Common findings are identified, and shared lessons learned are provided.

scholarly journals Maximizing Academic Library Collections: Measuring Changes in Use Patterns Owing to EBSCO Discovery Service

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Calvert
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Sharp Decline ◽  
Interlibrary Loan ◽  
Strong Growth ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Discovery Service ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Library Collections

Despite the prevalence of academic libraries adopting web-scale discovery tools, few studies have quantified their effect on the use of library collections. This study measures the impact that EBSCO Discovery Service has had on use of library resources through circulation statistics, use of electronic resources, and interlibrary loan requests. Additionally, the data were compared against data from similar academic libraries without discovery systems. Findings include a strong growth in e-journal use but a sharp decline in circulation statistics. Implications of discovery on use of the print collection are discussed along with suggestions for improving integration of book and article data.

Academic Libraries: 2000

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Carey ◽  
Natalie M. Justh
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries

Diversity Programming and Outreach for Academic Libraries

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A Hanna ◽  
Mindy M Cooper ◽  
Robin A Crumrin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries

Workplace Culture in Academic Libraries

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Blessinger ◽  
Paul Hrycaj
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Workplace Culture

E-Books in Academic Libraries: Pro’s And Con’s

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-230
Author(s):  
DR. RAJEEV DR. RAJEEV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries
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