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Implementing a personalized resource management program for a small medical library by using LinkOut.

Dorothy R Kelly1

  • 1Sun Coast Hospital, Medical Library, Largo, FL 33774, USA. drkelly@mail.uch.org

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|August 9, 2006
PubMed
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A small medical library improved electronic article access using the National Library of Medicine

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Library Science

Background:

  • End-users require streamlined access to electronic full-text journal articles.
  • Small medical libraries face challenges in providing efficient resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation and use of a cost-effective resource management program.
  • To enhance end-user access to online journal full-text holdings.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of the National Library of Medicine's LinkOut program.
  • Utilizing hyperlinks for immediate access to online journal resources.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of a personalized resource management program.
  • Improved desktop access to electronic full-text articles for library users.

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Conclusions:

  • LinkOut offers an easy and cost-effective solution for medical libraries.
  • Personalized resource management enhances user experience and access to information.