360 Link - OpenURL Link Resolver Connect patrons to essential full text resources
360 Link provides the most accurate, up-to-date results when searching for specific full-text items in databases and journals
As your electronic collection grows, and patrons face increasing challenges to finding specific full-text articles, you may want to ask yourself these questions:
- How much time do patrons spend searching A&I databases to access full text?
- How often do they give up?
- How often are ILL requests issued when the title is accessible in the library?
Quick and easy access to content
Whether they start their search in a Web search engine, an OpenURL-enabled database, or with a print citation, you can save patrons time, effort, and frustration. 360 Link gives your library the power to deliver efficient access to full text anywhere in your collection.
Deliver access to full text articles from anywhere in your collection
360 Link links from citations and other “known-item” sources to full-text articles wherever they are located.
Powered by KnowledgeWorks
360 Link is the authoritative solution for providing access to your electronic collection. 360 Link is powered by Serials Solutions® KnowledgeWorks, the most complete, accurate, and up-to-date knowledgebase available. KnowledgeWorks data enables 360 Link to deliver the highest number of links and the most accurate links, even if an ISSN is missing or a journal title is incorrect.
Integrates with other solutions for complete access
360 Link interoperates with your ILS and incorporates more than 1,000 databases and resources such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and others. Custom linking to services such as RefWorks, WorldCat, and ILL services bridges the gap between internal and external resources. With KnowledgeWorks as its foundation, 360 Link also integrates with 360 management services.
Highly customizable
A variety of customization options also are available so that you can define your local user experience and enable your patrons to access “best available” links from a single location: You can choose the order of databases and resource links, the style of citation display, and which custom services to offer.
Focus on patrons, not IT headaches
360 Link can be customized, configured, and implemented within one week. 360 Link is hosted on Serials Solutions servers, so that you do not have to manage backups, maintenance, or updates. Serials Solutions also provides a steady flow of new and immediately available features and functionality year round.
Features:
Friendly, intuitive interface
Enable patrons of all experience levels to easily find desired content
Extensive results page customization
Enables librarians to use their deep understanding of their collection and their patrons to deliver a highly relevant results page
Robust, standards-based XML API
Enables IT staff to program customized solutions
De-duplication of resolved links
Improve the clarity of options for patrons by eliminating duplicate content links
1-Click to article
Enable patrons to link from citation directly to full-text, bypassing the results page; optional helper window provides links to other resources if an article is not available
Librarian-prioritized links display
Determine the order in which databases are presented on the results page
Prevention of circular links
Increases the likelihood that patrons will be presented with an accurate set of article-level links by hiding links back to referring sources
Best available links
Minimize patron confusion and increase their ability to find desired content
CrossRef DOI
Increase the quantity of article-level linking through integrated CrossRef DOI-based linking
COS Integration
Integration with Scholar Universe provides access to author profiles
Google Books Integration
Connect users from Link results sets to Google Books entries
Citation search form
Place this standalone form anywhere on the library Web site so patrons can quickly find articles
Seamless integration
Serials Solutions A-to-Z title list and MARC Updating Service can be enabled for OpenURL linking, thereby increasing the value of these tools
Industry-leading knowledgebase
Accurate and up-to-date data eliminates missing or confusing links and ensure that your patrons always access the best content
Create links to alternate resources
Robust custom linking connects users to a wide variety of resources such as an ILL form, document delivery services, library union lists, OPACs, RefWorks, and Web search engines
Comprehensive data customization
Powerful customization tools enable you to change proxy and database URLs, database names, library-specific holdings dates, and more
Include local holdings
Include print or microform holdings to ensure these resources are not overlooked; no second search required
No installation required
All hardware and software are maintained by Serials Solutions
Local control, not local headaches
Easily customized by our support staff or using the Client Center
One-touch export to RefWorks
Seamlessly export citations
“Find in Print” with WorldCat
Link patrons to WorldCat to locate a resource in print, when needed
Includes Serials Solutions KnowledgeWorks and 360 Core
