Implementing a Discovery Tool at Two HBCUs

Shaundra Walker; Iyanna L. Sims

doi:10.1080/10691316.2012.693370

Implementing a Discovery Tool at Two HBCUs

Shaundra Walker
, Iyanna L. Sims

Fort Valley State University

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Abstract

Web-scale discovery is rapidly becoming the chosen technology for libraries to facilitate access to and discovery of a multitude of resources. Two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)-Fort Valley State University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University-decided to take advantage of this emerging technology to improve user experiences. The article will discuss the selection and implementation process of Summon in consortium and nonconsortium environments, as well as the initial impact of implementing a discovery tool on information literacy, usage of electronic resources, and staff work flow. This discussion will provide practical insights and considerations for libraries that are considering the implementation of a discovery tool. © 2012 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	312-326
Number of pages	15
Journal	College and Undergraduate Libraries
Volume	19
Issue number	2-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2012.693370
State	Published - Apr 1 2012

Keywords

Consortia
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Summon
discovery tools
implementation

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