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Re: 360 Link--Link Text Walker, Mary 05 Jun 2008 21:01 UTC

We use "WSU Full Text Finder."  This seems to be working for us.  It gives a little branding and a little explanation of what the link will do.

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Mary Walker, MLS
Electronic Resources Librarian
Wichita State University Libraries
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS  67260-0068

voice:  316-978-5792     fax:  316-978-3496
email:  mary.walker@wichita.edu

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From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum [mailto:SERIALST@list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of a may
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 2:52 PM
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Subject: [SERIALST] 360 Link--Link Text

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