SFX® is the most widely used link server and the linking solution of choice for over 1,500 libraries worldwide.

SFX provides users with context-sensitive links to article full-text and other library-defined resources including the online public access catalog (OPAC) local holdings, preferred document-delivery suppliers, related Web-based resources and services, local information repositories, and a range of other services.

 

SFX--an integral part of the library’s information infrastructure

• SFX is tightly integrated with other Ex Libris™ products and many other library solutions. Plug-in integration with different information sources such as the library catalog enables institutions to optimize the use of local resources while minimizing setup and maintenance efforts.
  
  
• SFX linking capabilities can be easily embedded into other library applications--portals and document delivery solutions--as well as other institutional applications such as course management systems. To learn more about SFX integration, view the Webinar Creative Uses of SFX.
  
  
• SFX can be implemented as a managed, hosted, or local solution—allowing institutions to optimize IT and financial resources.

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For library patrons, SFX means quick and reliable access to the resources they need.

• Users obtain the most current and complete electronic content available by leveraging the industry's largest and most inclusive resource knowledge base.
  
  
• Multiple access points—including an A-Z List and Citation Linker—streamline the information discovery process and provide patrons with an easy-to-use interface which can be customized by the library for a consistent look and feel.
  
  
• SFX offers users a range of delivery options—full-text, print holdings, and e-books.
  

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For librarians, SFX provides a complete set of tools with which to easily localize and customize access to resources, keep these resources up to date, and track their usage.

• Extensive customization options allow libraries to provide solutions that best fit user requirements.
  
  
• The optional MARCit! MARC enhancement service enriches the information available to users while eliminating the effort associated with the manual update of records.
  
  
• Comprehensive reports provide real-time visibility into usage patterns and trends.
  
  
• Built-in consortia support enables leveraging common resources without duplicating management effort.

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