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Presentation
Considering New Discovery Layers
Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference (2009)
  • Martha Whitehead
  • Allan Bell, University of Waterloo
  • Nora Gaskin
  • Sian Meikle, University of Toronto
  • Tom Adam, University of Western Ontario
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Abstract
Academic libraries have numerous options for new discovery layers designed to improve our users. experience of searching our catalogues and other information sources. Explore the factors considered by several university libraries in arriving at their decisions, and what was learned from user research and the implementation process. The discussion will be of interest to anyone selecting or implementing a discovery layer system or next generation catalogue.
Keywords
  • Discovery Layers,
  • Facetted Searching
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 30, 2009
Citation Information
Martha Whitehead, Allan Bell, Nora Gaskin, Sian Meikle, et al.. "Considering New Discovery Layers" Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference (2009)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/tom-adam/3/