PURPOSE: Provide a presentation to LBNL Library introducing UC-eLinks -the University of California’s SFX link resolver service.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The purpose of link resolvers is to connect readers from citations to full-text materials in an automated fashion.
UC-eLinks guides readers to full-text access via different pathways, including the following actions:
directing readers to electronic, full-text materials;
searching library catalogs for the availability of resources; and
initiating interlibrary loan requests.
Beginning with a citation source, the UC-eLinks workflow continues through OpenURLs, link resolver processes, and user selection of services before opening the final target.
The installation and development of UC-eLinks is overseen by the California Digital Library and co-managed by UC campus libraries.
LBNL Library has several options for developing link resolver services, so a decision-making and planning framework is proposed that outlines the benefits and limitations of each option.
PURPOSE: Provide a presentation to LBNL Library on the current state of ebook technology and UC Berkeley Library’s ebook inventory.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
ebook inventory at UC Berkeley Library
The guidelines for ebook collection development prepared by UC, which address issues with licensing, acquisition models, digital rights management, reader devices, pricing models, vendor options, and more.
Tour of the ebook features and functionalities within different vendor platforms – demonstrating print-on-demand services and interactive content.
PURPOSE: To develop a protocol for interviewing scientists about their library and information needs.
TYPE: Qualitative research methodology for semi-structured interviews conducted in-person.
AUDIENCE: Liaison librarians
METHODS: Reviewed studies examining the information behavior of scientists. Developed a concept map of scientific research objectives, associated information activities, and supportive resources and services. The participant’s evaluation of the concept map forms the basis of the interview.
PURPOSE: To introduce the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – a unique scientific environment with opportunities for engagement and exploration by UC Berkeley Librarians.
INTENDED OUTCOME: To encourage librarians to visit and explore the Berkeley Lab.
FORMAT: 20 minute presentation and 10 minute discussion.
PURPOSE: To foster discussion about the awareness of open access principles, the options for open access, and the opportunities for promoting open access at LBNL.
INTENDED OUTCOME: To consider the need for open access promotion.
FORMAT: 20 minute presentation and 15 minute discussion.
