HSLIC launches a new journal full-text linking service in PubMed, CINAHL, and IPA

We heard you! You told us that accurate and speedy access to electronic full-text is a number one priority for many HSLIC patrons. To respond to this priority, HSLIC is adopting the ‘one-click’ service philosophy, meaning we strive to move every patron from an article citation to the full-text of an article with one click of the mouse.

On May 10, HSLIC launched the LinkSource link resolver to fulfill the one-click mission. Link resolvers locate and retrieve full-text licensed by a library. LinkSource works behind-the-scenes in three databases (PubMed, CINAHL, and IPA) to ensure easy and fast full-text retrieval.

PubMed search results will appear visually the same as in the past. If full-text is available, a teal-colored full-text icon appears in the article citation. Simply click on this icon to retrieve the article full-text.

However, CINAHL and IPA will require the patron to check for full-text availability in each citation. To do this, click on the “Check for Full-Text” link below the desired article to find whether or not HSLIC licenses the full-text. If full-text is available the article will appear. If full-text is not available, LinkSource will present a screen with links to the main campus eJournal Finder, the HSLIC catalog (for print), and HSLIC Interlibrary Loan.

HSLIC sincerely hopes that the HSC Community will enjoy this enhancement. Please see the FAQ page (http://hsc.unm.edu/library/linkFAQ.shtml) for answers to common questions about the service change or contact Holly Phillips at (505)272-4943 or HPhillips@salud.unm.edu for more information.