Re: Integrating Google Book Search content into OPACs

From: Susan Fipps <susan_at_nyob>
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 09:57:58 -0400
To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Hilary,

We have implemented in the OPAC links to Google Books, Amazon, WorldCat,
and table of contents (this in particular derived from PALNI
bibliographic records where the contents exist).  The results page shows
these links when relevant to the material.  We are looking at inclusion
on full-display screens as well.  Here is an example URL:

http://hickory.palni.edu:4505/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b&local_base=plnhup

We are using a combination of methods to achieve this test enhancement
to our OPACs.   Regards,  Susan

Kraus, Hilary wrote:
> ... As we determine how best to implement this feature for our users, we're
> looking for examples of OPACs that have added buttons or links for the
> Google content; if those OPACs also have links to content from
> additional providers, so much the better.
>
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Sincerely,
> Hilary Kraus,
> DePaul University Libraries
> I-Share Users' Group OPAC Team
>
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