Full Text Linking

This resource is compliant with the OpenURL standard.

Federated Searching

Berg Fashion Library can currently be accessed by federated search software via HTTP request and supports the METHOD="GET" which sends the request using the following base URL: http://www.bergfashionlibrary.com/search?q= [3]

This is followed by text=X (X standing here for your search term). Multiple search terms should separated with the ‘+’ sign. For example: if search query contains the terms Dior New Look, use: http://bfl-live.ifactory.com/search?q=dior+new+look [4]

Metadata Standards

MARC [5] records are provided for all ebooks within BFL. These are created by BDS based on our Onix metadata; our research suggested they provide high quality records suitable for institutional libraries.

Marc Records

MARC21 [5] Records are provided.

Search Options

Simple and advanced searching is available, including full text, biographies, bibliographies, ISBN, publication date, links, contributors, and designers.

Post Search Options

Users can choose to cite articles and images in BFL in APA, MLA, or Chicago formats in Endnote, ProCite, ReferenceManager, or RefWorks. They can also email search results to themselves or save to their “My Stuff” account.

Usage Statistics

The Berg Fashion Library will offer usage statistics conforming to the latest version of the COUNTER [6] specification.

Authentication

Authentication is provided via the UK Access Management Federation, Athens, username and password.