About OpenURL
OpenURL is a type of URL that contains resource metadata for use primarily by libraries. Each OpenURL is made up of a base URL, anda query string, which contains contextual data. The contextual data is most often bibliographic data, but is can also include other information.
An OpenURL is used to create stable links for resources such as academic journals. A link resolver or link-server, such as SFX, parses the elements of an OpenURL and provides links to available targets.
Using OpenURL makes it easier to locate an online resource.
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