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Re: 360 Link--Link Text Andree Rathemacher 05 Jun 2008 20:49 UTC

At the Univ of RI, we use "Search for Full Text"

andree

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 3:51 PM, a may <m.alanmay@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm interested in finding out what other libraries are using as their Link
> Text w/ Serial Solutions' 360 Link.
>
> We use "Find Full Text"; this is confusing for our patrons--some think it
> guarantees that we have access to the full text article.
>
> The 360 Link Resource Guide says the following  about Link Text:
>
> "Link Text - This is what the patrons will see when they have the option to
> use a link resolver. We encourage libraries to be consistent in the text
> they use. We suggest using: "Search for Article" or "Search for Journal,"
> "Find Full-Text," or "Full-Text Search"..."
>
> I've thought about using "Check for Full Text in Other UM Databases." Seems
> a little long, though.
>
> I welcome any suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
> Alan
>
> Alan
> Electronic Resources and Reference Librarian
> University of Montevallo | Station 6111
> Montevallo, AL 35115
> 205.665.6111
>

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