In developing the system we relied on input provided by the external beta testers of the system from around the world. We take this same approach today to continually improve the functionality of the system. The user can copy and paste the URLs into their own Web pages or OPAC to set up direct linking. URLs are displayed almost everywhere a journal's name is located.
Publishers can also access usage data for their journals.
These polls allow users to help shape the direction of the service. For example, Catchword now offers content in both PDF and RealPage formats. With this feature, the user can select which format they prefer to view. Users can go to one URL and use one search engine to search across journal content from a variety of publishers and access the full text. Administrators can choose from a variety of authentication methods to make access easy for users depending on their needs.