1. springerlink.com Ebooks on SpringerLink the content integrated platform www.springerlink.com Lund, October 11 th 2006 www.springerlink.com

2. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 Agenda 1. Introduction Ebooks on SpringerLink 2. Getting Started with SpringerLink 3. Browsing SpringerLink 4. Searching 5. Create “My SpringerLink” 6. Questions, practice, concerns and evaluation

3. springerlink.com 1.0 Introduction of Ebooks on SpringerLink

4. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 1.1 What is SpringerLink? SpringerLink is Springer’s central access point for researchers and students in Science, Technology, Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences, containing high quality: In 2007…… – 1.500 Online Journals – 14.000 eBooks (+3.000 added in 2007) – 600 eBook Series – 58 eReference Works SL in 2006: hosts more than 3 million ‘articles’ Available on Springerlink.com

5. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 1.2 SpringerLink – MAIN GOAL a content integrated platform Russian library Chinese Library E-Journals E-Books E-Book series E-Reference works SpringerLink 60% journals - 40% books related Central European library ZMATH E-Book series Archives E-Journals Archives Landolt Bornstein

6. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 1.3 SpringerLink – 12 Subject collections SpringerLink is organized in 12 Subject Collections: 1. Architecture, Design & Arts (New for 2006, eBooks only) 2. Behavioral Sciences 3. Biomedical & Life Sciences 4. Business & Economics 5. Chemistry & Materials Science 6. Computer Science 7. Earth & Environmental Sciences 8. Engineering 9. Humanities, Social Sciences & Law 10. Mathematics & Statistics 11. Medicine 12. Physics & Astronomy and 3 International Geographical Collections: 1. Russian Library of Science (New for 2006, journals only) 2. Chinese Library of Science (New for 2006, journals only) 3. Central European Library of Science (New for 2006, journals only)

7. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 1.4 SpringerLink- Ebooks details Backlist of year 1997-2004: Bestsellers 3.000 titles Subject collection offering as from year 2005 Whole annual book title output (3.000) will be digitized Book content is integrated with journal content Ownership model No restrictions and limitations in use All types of books are included in packages (textbooks / encyclopedias / monographs / bookseries etc.) DOI per book chapter (creation of journal article look-a-likes) MARC21 records included for free Introduction offer valid till 31.12.2006 (buy a 2007 package and the 2005 / 2006 packages are included for free !)

8. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 1.5 What offers SpringerLink? SpringerLink offers: – An unequaled collection of Online Journals, eBooks, eReference Works and eBook Series, with 3 million contributions – A retro-digitized archive of journals and a selection of book series – Powerful, easy-to-master search engine with „Guided Navigation“ – Multiple browsing pathways - product and subject categories, A-Z lists – Access right markers – Local or remote access – Enhanced personalization features – SpringerAlerts for users and librarians and RSS feeds – Worldwide Help Desk

9. springerlink.com 2.0 Getting Started with SpringerLink

10. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.1 SpringerLink Homepage Springerlink.com

11. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.2 How to log on Login through Automatic IP Authentication Login through Username and Password

12. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.3 How to register Why would you need to register? – Receive or create new TOC Alerts and Keyword Alerts – Create a personalized home page by setting-up favorites – Save or mark your search results for future reference – Go back in your search history – Better organize the data, especially as you make return visits to the site. – Take your access on the road

13. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.3 How to register Click on register

14. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.3 How to register Click on Register Individual

15. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.3 How to register Simply complete the registration form and select a username and password

16. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.3 How to register You will then see and “Individual Registration Complete” page with your MetaPress ID number. You will also receive an email confirmation

17. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.4 Personal Homepage Once Logged in you’ll see your Personal Homepage

18. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.4 Personal Homepage Depending on your role (user, author, administrator etc.) you will see your options. For users these are: Edit details Manage Memberships View Contracts View Subscriptions View Trials View Marked Items Manage Alerts View History View Saved Items Manage Labels

19. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 2.5 Athens Login The Athens Authentication Service provides remote access for individuals to many online database and journal services. You also have the option of remote access via the Athens Login

20. springerlink.com 3.0 Browsing SpringerLink With help of Guided Navigation

21. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.1 Start browsing You can start browsing by: Subject Content type Featured Library

22. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.2 Browse and explore Click on Journals to start browsing all Springer Journals

23. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.2 Browse and explore You are now in the A-Z list of all journals

24. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.2 Browse and explore There are 2 ways to show the results: – Expanded View – Condensed View Type of publication, journal, book or reference work Title of publication Publisher Print and Online ISSN Subject Collection the publication belongs to

25. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.2 Browse and explore The Condensed View only shows the type of publication and the title of the publication The access indicators show the access level per title: -Green: full access -Half green: access to parts of the publication -White: no access - Download this List - RSS Feed - Email this List - Save this List

26. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.3 Guided Navigation With help of the Guided navigation you can start browsing further Jump to the next pages Jump to Journals starting with:

27. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.3 Guided Navigation Go directly to just the new publications Or browse further by subject Select the publication’s language

28. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.4 Explore a publication When you’ve found what you’re looking for, just click on the title of the publication and you will end up at the publication page

29. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.4 Explore a publication Basic journal information The content Guided Navigation to search deeper

30. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.4 Explore a publication Expanded List View

31. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.4 Explore a publication Condensed List View

32. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.4 Explore a publication Search Within this publication Or start searching all content Browse by Content Status Browse by Online Date Browse by Author

33. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.5 Issue display Basic Issue information Article information. Click on the article title to go to the Abstract or on the HTML or PDF link to go directly to the article Refine or broaden your search

34. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.6 Browse by Subject We will start browsing the Biomedical and Life Sciences Subject

35. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.6 Browse by Subject We get an A-Z list of all publications in this Subject We choose the content type books

36. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.6 Browse by Subject A-Z List of Books in Biomedical and Life Sciences The guided navigation enables you to browse by: -Starting letter -Online Date -Content Type -Language -Subject -Series -Author / Editor -Book Type

37. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.7 Book display Basic information on the book Basic information per chapter

38. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.8 Chapter display Basic chapter information References Access the PDF Export the chapter

39. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.9 eReference Works SpringerLink now also includes Major Reference Works

40. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.9 eReference Works The Reference Works are fully integrated on SpringerLink Basic Reference Work information Entries from A-Z

41. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 3.9 eReference Works Entry Basic Entry information All entries available in HTML

42. springerlink.com 4.0 Search Features

43. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 4.1 Basic Search Start searching right on the SpringerLink Homepage Enter the keyword or publication you are looking for

44. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 4.1 Basic Search Refine your search with help of the guided navigation Your search term is highlighted

45. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 4.2 Query Builder Use the Query Builder to improve your search results

46. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 4.3 Advanced Search Choose more options for advanced search options

47. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 4.3 Advanced Search Another option to refine your search is to use the advanced search. Choose how you would like to have the results shown Enter a range of publication dates if you’re looking for research from a certain time period

48. springerlink.com 5.0 My SpringerLink

49. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 5.1 My SpringerLink These easy to use features make SpringerLink your true research assistant. My SpringerLink offers you: An overview of your marked items (for all users – marked items are saved during the session) Alerts The history of your searches Your saved items And your Favorites

50. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 5.2 Marked Items You will find the My SpringerLink section on the left hand side From the search results you can add results to the marked items – these will only be saved during your session

51. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 5.2 Marked Items In Marked Items you can then return to part of the results later Check of the items you do not need anymore and remove them

52. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 5.5 Saved Items Add any entry to your Saved Items – only accessible if you use your personal login

53. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 5.5 Saved Items Manage your saved items: -Rename -Apply a label -Add to your favorites -Email a colleague -Subscribe to an RSS feed -Register for a TOC Alert

54. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 5.5 Saved Items Access your Saved Items at any time when you are logged in -Email the entry -Edit the entry -Delete the entry

55. Lund. October 11 th, 2006 6.0 Questions and remarks ! Whole day available in Lund Ad.Stam@Springer.com +31 78 6576127 Your local contact or subscription agent BIBSAM for e-journals WizeNordic - Dan Ahlskog and Ulla Örnerfeldt for ebooks We will be pleased to present SL at your institute any time !