The tools enable efficient linking of references and enhance research accessibility.
Using Crossref OpenURL allows for integrated services that connect various data points.
bioguid acts as a central hub for reference management and linking between sources.
ispiders further improves the user experience by streamlining reference discovery.
Abstract
David Shorthouse and Rod Page have developed some great tools for linking references by tying together a number of services and using the Crossref OpenURL interface amongst other things.