Hi Library professionals, Great to notice that Web Scale Discovery Tools are being discussed in Library professional forums and conferences. In this context, i would like to provide some useful evaluation studies and Latest report on Resources Discovery services and Marshell Breeding ( Full text can be downloaded from the link provided below) 1. Paths of Discovery: Comparing the Search effectiveness of EBSCO Discovery Service, Summon, Google Scholar, and Conventional Library Resources ( http://crl.acrl.org/content/early/2012/05/07/crl-374.abstract Abstract ) In 2011, researchers at Bucknell University and Illinois Wesleyan University compared the search efficacy of Serial Solutions Summon, EBSCO Discovery Service, Google Scholar and conventional library databases. Using a mixed-methods approach, qualitative and quantitative data was gathered on students' usage of these tools. Regardless of the search system, students exhibited a marked inability to effectively evaluate sources and a heavy reliance on default search settings. On the quantitative benchmarks measured by this study, the EBSCO Discovery Service tool outperformed the other search systems in almost every category. This article describes these results and makes recommendations for libraries considering these tools. *2. Library System Report 2014 By Marsehll Breeding* EBSCO currently stands as the front-runner, with a long lead of 5,612 library subscribers to EDS. OCLC reports 1,717 libraries with access to WorldCat Local, though a smaller number use it as their primary discovery interface. Ex Libris has licensed Primo to 1,407 libraries, and ProQuest reports 673 libraries using Summon. *(* http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/article/library-systems-report-2014) Regards *Nikesh Narayanan* +91 8130995687

Message: 3 Date: 20 Sep 2014 04:57:25 -0000 From: "chaitra tara chai" To: , , Subject: [LIS-Forum] One Day National Seminar on "Enhancing Access to Library Resources: A Critical Discussion, Examination and Evaluation of Web-Scale Discovery Services" on 14th Oct 2014 @ Jain University, JC Road Campus, Bangalore. Message-ID: <20140920045725.27284.qmail@f4mail-235-253.rediffmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"

Dear Professional Friends,

Jain University in collaboration with SLA Asian Chapter & KALA, sponsored by ProQuest Discovery... organizing a One Day National Seminar on "Enhancing Access to Library Resources. A Critical Discussion, Examination and Evaluation of Web-Scale Discovery Services" on 14th Oct 2014 @ Jain University, JC Road Campus, Bangalore.

Objectives: ?????????The seminar is intended to be a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing and demonstration of this emerging technology by eminent panel experts, subject experts as well as information professionals from premium institutions, who are the early adopters of Discovery Services.

?????????To discover services effectively, we need to be able to measure and compare the similarity among services. Most ontology-based and IR-based discovery techniques assume that service input/output are simple data types when calculating service similarity. However, real-world services published on the Web usually have complex data types inputs/output parameters.

?????????Furthermore a good match of parameters does not guarantee good usability and good reliability. The relevant services must be further evaluated by users? past experiences.

?????????Discovery services can play a vital role in a library?s strategic infrastructure. But it?s not a one-size-fits-all arena. The needs of public and academic libraries. For example, differ enormously. Libraries can select from a variety of options to deliver the best user experience, but they must be well-equipped with data and perspective as they place their bets in this critical area.

The seminar would be a rare opportunity for LIS Professionals to gain knowledge on the following constituents of existing discovery tools and evaluation criteria, which can help in selected tools that fulfil the requirements and is sustainable: ?????????Library supplied data ?????????Open access and public domain data ?????????Publisher metadata and full text ?????????WSD-licensed material ?????????Mutually licensed. ?????????Issues and Challenges of accessibility/e-discovery ?????????Discovering information within and outsources resources ?????????Research and corporate needs ?????????Integration and filtering ?????????Discovery Dilemma: Volume-to/vs-Relevance ?????????User needs and satisfaction Handling volumes

Speakers: Eminent personalities in the LIS field will talk on the above topics? Interaction: There will be a greater interaction with all participants through Panel Discussion?

Who Can Participate?

Library and information science professionals and scholars, Information technology professionals, Knowledge workers, Policy makers, Educationalists and academicians, E-learning communities, Content and knowledge managers, Library managers, Library consultants/Corporate professionals.

Registration: Free but limited 75 (First come first serve basis). Please confirm your participation by sending filled registration form to chaitrablore@rediffmail.com For more information please: Click on the below links & Download the brochure & Registration Form. Seminar Brochure Seminar Registration Form OR

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