Abstract
In 2006, a UKSG-funded research study explored the data supply chain that has developed in recent years to facilitate the creation of link resolver knowledge bases.Through a combination of interviews and an online survey, a sample of content providers, subscription agents, link resolver suppliers, librarians and other stakeholders was consulted, to better understand this supply chain and any challenges it faces. The final report documents the current data flow arrangements and the roles, relationships and expectations of participating stakeholders. In addition, a number of issues and barriers to improving and extending the data flow for the benefit of library users are identified. Two central recommendations are made. Firstly, a Project COUNTER-style initiative should be established to define a code of practice for effective knowledge base supply chain participation. Secondly, stakeholders should build on early experiments with XML data formats and web services technology to accelerate and automate data transfers.
Highlights
The OpenURL1 provides a means for librarians, via link resolvers, to take charge of directing users at their institutions or organizations to appropriate, subscribed resources for content, whether in electronic or print form
In July 2006 the UKSG invited tenders for a research project to explore the new data flow, or supply chain, that has developed to facilitate the creation of knowledge bases by resolver suppliers
In its final report to the UKSG, SIS grouped the findings of the study into a number of topics
Summary
Link resolvers and the serials supply chain: a research project sponsored by UKSG. In 2006, a UKSG-funded research study explored the data supply chain that has developed in recent years to facilitate the creation of link resolver knowledge bases.Through a combination of interviews and an online survey, a sample of content providers, subscription agents, link resolver suppliers, librarians and other stakeholders was consulted, to better understand this supply chain and any challenges it faces. The final report documents the current data flow arrangements and the roles, relationships and expectations of participating stakeholders. A number of issues and barriers to improving and extending the data flow for the benefit of library users are identified. A Project COUNTER-style initiative should be established to define a code of practice for effective knowledge base supply chain participation. Stakeholders should build on early experiments with XML data formats and web services technology to accelerate and automate data transfers
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