Compelling discovery solutions attract patrons to credible library content
Why do patrons begin their research using Google and Wikipedia when they know your library has better quality resources? They want immediate and relevant results without knowing anything about the location of the content they are searching. There is, of course, a downside to this ease of use. The results they receive do not represent the credible, reliable content your library has to offer.
Unfortunately, searching library collections often has been confusing and slow, with many steps involved: knowing what to search, where to search, and how to navigate different types of interfaces. Traditional OPACs fail to meet expectations and lack the social connectivity patrons have come to value.
Fortunately, there are many solutions available that can help secure your library’s role as the primary place for research. Serials Solutions provides a complete family of e-discovery tools that help you provide a comprehensive approach to accessing your entire library collection.
- Web-scale discovery, discovery layer, and federated search services enable single search box queries that reveal content from a variety of sources. They also can work together as an integrated solution to deliver the most comprehensive access to your library collection.
- OpenURL link resolvers enable patrons to find the appropriate full-text electronic content using citations.
- MARC records make it easy to keep OPACs updated with electronic content.
- An A-to-Z title list makes it easy to browse the breadth and depth of content your library offers.
Serials Solutions provides a solution for every starting point at your library
| Starting point for discovery | Web-Scale Discovery | Discovery Layer | Federated Search | OpenURL Linker | A-to-Z Title List | OPAC |
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| Summon |
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| AquaBrowser |
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| 360 Search |
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| 360 Link |
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| 360 Core |
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| 360 MARC Updates |
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