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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the benefits of OpenURL in a library setting.
Design/methodology/approach
A discussion of how OpenURL was implemented at Dowling College through the creation of a home‐grown resolver. The benefits and potential problems of such a solution are also covered.
Findings
OpenURL has made locating the appropriate copy simpler for students and faculty and improved library services, such as reference and interlibrary loan.
Originality/value
The paper provides encouragement and ideas for smaller libraries who wish to implement OpenURL but do not have the funds or desire to pursue commercial solutions. It also provides ideas on different services that can be implemented with OpenURL in all libraries.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2006
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