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Publication Date: 2006-Mar
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The Myths and Realities of SFX in Academic Libraries
Wakimoto, Jina Choi; Walker, David S.; Dabbour, Katherine S.
Journal of Academic Librarianship, v32 n2 p127-136 Mar 2006
On the surface, SFX, utilizing the concept of context-sensitive linking among library resources, promises the ability to obtain full text effortlessly. This paper reports on the results of a three-fold study--online survey, focus group interviews, and sample testing analysis--to examine library end-user and librarian expectations and experiences using SFX.
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Surveys, Focus Groups, Interviews, Sampling, Users (Information), Librarians, Online Systems, Computer Software, Electronic Libraries, Library Services
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