[nfais-l] The Next Generation of Discovery

[Jill O'Neill]

NFAIS members following the general evolution of discovery systems in the
library environment may find this Library Journal article by NFAIS members
Judy Luther of Informed Strategies and Maureen Kelly of Content Kinetics to
be worth their while:

 

The Next Generation of Discovery: The stage is set for a simpler search for
users, but choosing a product is much more complex

http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/ljinprintcurrentissue/889250-403/the_next_g
eneration_of_discovery.html.csp

 

Pull Quote: All new technologies create both anticipated and surprising
ripple effects. With the growing volume and diversity of electronic
resources, it might be said that discovery tools are being introduced not a
moment too soon. But what are the potential long-term implications of making
scholarly content searchable through a unified point of access? Here are
some key questions that librarians, publishers, and discovery-tool vendors
will need to address.

 

Jill O'Neill

Director, Planning & Communication

NFAIS

(v) 215-893-1561

(email) jilloneill at nfais.org

 

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