Google Local UK Gets Mobile Site; Google Scholar Lets Any Library Add Links
Google Local UK has gained a new mobile site and the Google Scholar program now allows any library to establish direct links to content.
Google Blogoscoped notes that a mobile version of Google Local for the UK is now online. Google Local rolled out in the UK last month with a web, mapping and SMS service. More here: Google UK Gets Local Listings & Maps.
Over on ResourceShelf, my Direct Links to Articles: Google Scholar is Now Open to
All Libraries explains how the Google Scholar program has expanded to allow any library to set-up direct links from to the full text of articles found in the Google
Scholar database, assuming they have institutional subscriptions to the material. This effort began as a small pilot project in February.
BTW, don’t forget many public libraries provide direct access to fee-based databases from home or office for free! All you need is a library card. These databases contain
full text articles, full text books, and more. Each library offers different databases so be sure to find out what you can access. Here’s an article
with more info and a few examples.
More about:
The Merkle B2B 2023 Superpowers Index outlines what drives competitive advantage within the business culture and subcultures that are critical to success. It is the indispensable guide for B2B marketers to deliver world-class experiences and keep pace with the dynamic environment. Download Now
The ClicData survey found that various challenges exist that prevent organizations from achieving such gains. These challenges included inaccessible data formats and limited flexibility in displaying data in dashboards. Download Now
The need for fraud prevention in the digital world is critical now more than ever. Why? Thinking about your own behavior, consider how you complete transactions and how this has changed over the last 5 years. Download Now
The need for fraud prevention in the digital world is critical now more than ever. Why? Thinking about your own behavior, consider how you complete transactions and how this has changed over the last 5 years. Download Now