Julie -

In cases like this, where the URL doesn't go directly to the resource
itself, we'll sometimes use an 856 $z note to let people know what's
going on.  (Our thinking is, if people zero in on the link, then -maybe-
they'll notice a note that's right next to it!  We usually put them in
all caps too, for emphasis.)  So for example, we might do something like

856 41 $u http://scifinderscholar.whatever.org $z INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ELECTRONIC VERSION

It might be worth a try.

-Laura

Julie Moore wrote:
> Dear Serial Catalogers,
>
> Thank you for your many, many ideas!  I can see that there are many
> solutions to this problem.
>
> The one piece of info that I did not realize is that SciFinder Scholar is
> only available on one computer in our library (that is loaded with the
> client software) and only one user at a time is able to access it. Sigh.
>
> What I have done so far is to create an 856 in the paper record that
> redirects them to the url that is part of the ERM which explains each of the
> packages. This url takes them directly to the explanation of SciFinder
> Scholar.
>
> We have asked reference if this meets their needs. The only thing that I
> fear here is that the student will click on the URL (which is quite
> prominent in III) go to the SciFinder abstract and wonder why they are not
> actually in Chemical Abstracts. So I won't be surprised if people are not
> happy with this solution.
>
> Here's a portion of the note from the ERM abstract of SciFinder Scholar:
>
>
> SciFinder Scholar replaces the Library's subscription to Chemical
> Abstracts.Off-campus access is not available. SciFinder Scholar can only be
> used on a computer loaded with the client software. Access limited to one
> user at a time. Available in the Library on specific computers; ask at the
> Reference Desk to be directed to the proper computers.
>
> It might be that the reference folks are thrilled with this solution. If so,
> then my problem is solved. But in anticipation of it not being accepted, do
> you have any other ideas?
>
> I was thinking about making some sort of local note, but these electronic
> packages have a habit of appearing and disappearing. Perhaps a local note
> might be in order, though.
>
> Apologies for not having all of the facts in my first email.
>
> Thanks so much for all your help!
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Julie Moore
>
> Fresno State
>
> P.S. The people on this list are *awesome*!!!!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 10/3/07, Julie Moore <julie.renee.moore@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Serials Folks,
>>
>> I am sure that others have already run into this, so I am looking to take
>> advantage of your collective wisdom and not reinvent the wheel.
>>
>> We have Chemical Abstracts in paper.
>>
>> Then we stopped getting it in paper, but we want to leave the serial
>> record in the catalog because we still have the older paper issues.
>>
>> Now we are getting Chemical Abstracts via  SciFinder Scholar.
>>
>> Reference wants a note on the paper record that somehow explains the fact
>> that we are no longer getting it in paper and that they can go find it via
>> SciFinder Scholar.
>>
>> (We also have an ERM that we are in the midst of implementing, which takes
>> care of the SciFinder Scholar part of the equation, but I still need to
>> express what has happened in the paper record.)
>>
>> Suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks kindly,
>> Julie Moore
>>
>> --
>> Julie Renee Moore
>> Catalogue Librarian
>> California State University, Fresno
>> julie.renee.moore@gmail.com
>> 559-278-5813
>>
>> Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it
>> enough. -- Garrison Keillor
>>
>
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>
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>

--
Laura Kane McElfresh
Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian

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