Future requirements for exploring (open) content within library discovery systems

Macgregor, G. (2023) Future requirements for exploring (open) content within library discovery systems. EBSCO Technology Day, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, 07 Nov 2023.

Abstract

The failure to satisfactorily embed open content within the design of library management platforms, and their discovery layers, is increasingly an issue of concern for research institutions. Systems purporting to be 'next generation' platforms demonstrate poor integration of open content, resulting in confusing end-user system interactions. This paper reflects on the challenges to be confronted in system design, focusing particularly on a failure to support end user information seeking strategies, and an increasing need to better model multi-part, multi-object research objects, using aspects of BIBFRAME. However, it is noted that current system design often reflects outdated modes of thinking within research libraries and research institutions. As such, there is also a need to transform processes, workflows, and thinking around how open content can and should be integrated within systems for the benefit of users.

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
• Keywords: library management systems, information retrieval, discovery layers, information seeking behaviour, BIBFRAME, open research, open access
• Status: Published
• Refereed: No
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Macgregor, Dr George
• Authors: Macgregor, G.
• Subjects: Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
• College/School: University Services > Library and Collection Services > Library