Bull, Stephen and Craft, Edward (2014) How we FindIt@Bham using Primo. SCONUL Focus , 60. pp. 47-53. ISSN 1745-5782
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Abstract
The University of Birmingham is currently investing in its library and systems. A three year programme of activity, completed in Autumn 2013, has seen a review of all printed monograph material held by Library Services and the implementation of a new resource discovery solution, ‘in-house’ reading list software and a library management system. During this period, it has been announced that funding will be provided for a new Main Library which is due to open in Autumn 2016. Combined, this investment will allow the University to better support the University’s learning, teaching and research agenda.
This article will focus on the resource discovery system (RDS) which was launched in September 2012. The article will consider why an RDS was required; it will give details about the implementation of the system as well as the extensive customisation which was made to the ‘out-of-the-box’ product. The value of user focus groups during the customisation process will be discussed as well as some technical tips and advice for anyone considering doing similar customisation. The article will conclude by considering the impact of the new system during its first year of operation.
| Type of Work: | Article |
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| School/Faculty: | Corporate Services |
| Department: | Library Services, IT Services |
| References: | University of Birmingham (2013). A library for the 21st century. Retrieved 1 November 2013 from http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/giving/circlesofinfluence/libraryNew.aspx .
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| Additional Information: | Paper first presented at the 2013 International Group
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| Date: | 08 May 2014 |
| Subjects: | Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources |
| Copyright Holders: | The Authors, University of Birmingham |
| ID Code: | 1902 |
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