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Experiences From The Field: Choosing A Discovery Tool For Your Unique Library, Christine K. Dulaney, Jennifer Castaldo, Tom Klingler, Doralyn Rossman, Laura Wrubel
Experiences From The Field: Choosing A Discovery Tool For Your Unique Library, Christine K. Dulaney, Jennifer Castaldo, Tom Klingler, Doralyn Rossman, Laura Wrubel
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Our users want an easier way to search library resources; currently, there are many discovery tools available, which can seem daunting. How do you know which one will work for your unique library? Librarians from different types of libraries—an online library, a land-grant school, a law library, a private university, and a consortium— describe how they evaluated the available products and made decisions on which tools to implement. A variety of platforms are discussed, including: Ebsco’s Discovery Service, III’s Encore Synergy Discovery, Serials Solutions’ Summon, and even a homegrown solution. Discover what libraries are looking for in these tools, strategies …