Abstract
The authors of this chapter interviewed librarians from fifteen academic institutions who participated in a selection process for a discovery service. The pool of academic institutions engaged in the interviews represented universities and colleges of varying sizes in order to capture a variety of approaches to selection. Institutions were further chosen based on their use of a defined selection process that resulted in a recommendation and implementation of a discovery service. These interviews informed the identification of best practices and challenges faced in the selection process. The methodology and a summary of the interviews are described. The challenge of pursuing best practices is also discussed.
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | Best practices for selecting the best fit. |
State | Published - Jan 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Discovery tools
- Academic libraries
- Search engine
- Best practices
- Peer-Reviewed Publications
Disciplines
- Library and Information Science