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    Intota: Data Optimization - Configure Library Settings and External Tools

    • Product: Intota

    How do I make sure that my library settings are correct and my external tools are configured to work with my Discovery Services?


    Follow these steps to ensure that key library settings are up to date, and external services are configured to work correctly with your ProQuest Discovery Services.
    Each step includes the following: priority, why you would want to perform this step, how to address the issue, and additional information when available.

    Update your IP addresses in your Intota Profile.

    Priority:
    Critical
    Why?
    IP addresses in Intota's Library Settings are used by several Serials Solutions services to facilitate discovery of your full range of resources. Summon uses your IP ranges to control display the Authentication Banner, which is needed because some Summon content is only available to authenticated users. And 360 Link uses these IP ranges for integration with Google Scholar.
    How?
    If your institution adds or changes IP ranges, be sure to make the appropriate changes in Library Settings.

    Tip: Remember to notify all of your content providers when you add or change IP ranges to ensure successful authentication.
    Additional Information:

    Configure your proxy service to allow access to your subscribed resources.

    Priority:
    Critical
    Why?
    In order to provide uninterrupted access to your resources, you must configure your proxy with the proper domains for all resources selected in Intota, except where you have omitted your proxy from a resource.
    How?
    Check your proxy settings to make sure that the correct domains are added to your proxy for the resources in Intota that you want proxied. In most cases, the domains needed by ProQuest Discovery Services will match the domains specified by your providers and proxy vendor. Most often, if these domains are already in place correctly, no further action will be needed.

    In some cases, however, the Index Enhanced Direct Linking technology used by Summon and 360 Link requires you to add additional domains to your proxy settings. See Summon and 360 Link: Resources That are Linked Directly in Results for a list of domains to add.

    If you need assistance, contact your proxy vendor for configuration directions specific to your proxy product.
    Additional Information:

    Activate 360 Link with each content provider that you want to act as a referring source for 360 Link.

    Priority:
    Critical
    Why?
    To give your patrons the opportunity to access 360 Link when using Abstracting and Indexing databases or other content resources, you must configure that site to be a referring source for 360 Link.
    How?
    The referring-source activation procedure varies by database provider. Some providers allow setup to take place via their online administrator module, while others require that you contact their Customer Service Department. For detailed information, see the 360 Link and Journal Linker: Referring Source Setup Guide.
    Additional Information:


    • Date Created: 29-Jul-2014
    • Last Edited Date: 29-Mar-2015
    • Old Article Number: 11069