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BrowZine: A Method for Managing a Personalized Collection of Journals
Susan E Swogger1, Brenda M Linares1
1a Health Sciences Library , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|January 23, 2016
Summary
BrowZine is a mobile app and web service for personalizing journal collections. It helps users manage and track new research in their scientific fields.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Information Science
- Digital Libraries
Background:
- Keeping abreast of the latest research is crucial for scientists.
- Managing a personal collection of scientific journals can be challenging.
- Mobile access to research literature is increasingly important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce BrowZine, a mobile application and web service.
- To highlight the features, format, and capabilities of BrowZine for mobile devices.
- To explain how BrowZine aids in organizing and tracking research articles.
Main Methods:
- The article describes the functionalities of the BrowZine application.
- It details the user interface and navigation for mobile devices.
- Information on creating personalized journal collections is provided.
Main Results:
- BrowZine offers a personalized library of journals for users.
- The service facilitates organization and management of commonly read articles.
- It enables users to stay updated with new research in their disciplines.
Conclusions:
- BrowZine is a valuable tool for researchers to manage their literature.
- The application enhances the ability to track and stay current with scientific publications.
- Mobile accessibility of journal collections is effectively provided by BrowZine.
