I seem to remember that some libraries using worldcat local reported an
increase in interlibrary loan activity. There may an argument here that
if there were a more transparent way across all libraries to see
holdings easily/centrally from within the catalog that circulation would
increase, a rising tide lifting all boats, or at least the bigger boats
with more holdings.
--Jimmy
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Jimmy Ghaphery
Head, Library Information Systems
VCU Libraries
http://www.library.vcu.edu
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Walker, David wrote:
> We were talking about "next generation catalogs" here, and one of my colleagues said she didn't think that next generation catalogs would significantly impact use of library collections.
>
> I'm curious, for the libraries that have implemented a next generation catalog -- VUFind, Encore, Primo, Endeca's system, etc. -- do you have stats showing an increase in catalog usage? And, perhaps more importantly, have you seen an increase in circulation?
>
> --Dave
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> David Walker
> Library Web Services Manager
> California State University
> http://xerxes.calstate.edu
Received on Thu Sep 24 2009 - 12:07:26 EDT