The Fitzgerald Library is switching
link resolver services. What is a link resolver and what does this mean for
you? The link resolver works to connect users to the full text of an article,
whether it is located in another database to which we subscribe or in another
library's collection--in which case an interlibrary loan request form is
provided. The link resolver also provides a search mechanism for journal
titles, so that users can discover whether the library owns a particular
journal and, if so, where that journal can be accessed.
Starting on October 30th, our Journal
Finder will be called Journals A-Z. It will have a different look, but will still provide the same service, along with
enabling a search for eBook titles. To see how it works watch a tutorial for Journals & eBooks A-Z.
When you are looking for articles in
most of our databases, instead of the “find it” 
button that appeared in the past when the link
resolver was needed to get you to another database or to an interlibrary loan
request form, you will now see “Full Text Options--SMU.”
button that appeared in the past when the link
resolver was needed to get you to another database or to an interlibrary loan
request form, you will now see “Full Text Options--SMU.”
Some database vendors have elected
to use different approaches to finding full text. In Science Direct the link resolver is hidden
in the “Bibliographic Information” drop down box on the right of the
screen. In Project Muse the user clicks
on “Find using open URL.” Sage does not support any link resolver use; users needing
full text can contact a librarian to order.
Questions? Just ask a librarian
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