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New Library Catalog Search Tool

Discover the enhancements in library catalog accessibility with the CSU Libraries Discovery Tool. Developed to provide a Google-like interface, this project integrates multiple sources into a single platform, improving usability and search capabilities. Learn about project challenges, ongoing evaluations, and upcoming features as we aim to streamline library processes and enrich user experience. Join us for a demonstration of its search functionalities, item details, and user-friendly tools, ensuring your library experience is more intuitive than ever.

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New Library Catalog Search Tool

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  1. New Library Catalog Search Tool

  2. CSU LibrariesDiscovery Tool Dennis Ogg Dennis.Ogg@ColoState.EDU Greg Vogl Gregory.Vogl@ColoState.EDU PDI--January 8th, 2009

  3. Thank You • For Your Interest Today • For Providing Feedback • For Help with Usability Testing PDI--January 8th, 2009

  4. Topics • Why • How • Challenges • Usability • Discovery Tool Demo • What’s Next PDI--January 8th, 2009

  5. Why are we doing this project? Google Like Interface Access Multiple Sources One Interface Gain Expertise Library Catalog

  6. How are we doing this project? • Open Source • Developed Expertise • Evaluation of Current Products • Developed Proof of Concept • Established a Starting Point PDI--January 8th, 2009

  7. Challenges • Managing Software Updates • Automating Data Exports • Data Issues • Refining Facet Values • Layout and Presentation PDI--January 8th, 2009

  8. Usability Study (Sage and Discovery) PDI--January 8th, 2009

  9. Search • Search • Fields • Syntax: phrases, Boolean, wildcards, ranges, etc. • Search History • Browse • Categories: sortable • All Items • Advanced • Fields: more, multiple, Boolean • Limits: multiple, sortable PDI--January 8th, 2009

  10. Search Results • Item details • Limits: multiple, sortable • Publication date: range • Did you mean … • Search within results • Repeat search in … • Sort by • Bookmark and share • RSS feeds PDI--January 8th, 2009

  11. Item Details • Access (Holdings) • Authors • Subjects • Table of Contents • Other Sources • Citations • Bookmark and share PDI--January 8th, 2009

  12. Help and Information • Did You Know? (quick search tips) • Search Tips (syntax) • About: Features, project, timeline • Ask a Librarian • Comments • Survey PDI--January 8th, 2009

  13. What’s Next • Finish Up High Priority Features • Soft Roll Out for Spring Semester • Review Potential Additional Features • Look at Other Sources of Data PDI--January 8th, 2009

  14. CSU LibrariesDiscovery Tool Dennis Ogg Dennis.Ogg@ColoState.EDU Greg Vogl Gregory.Vogl@ColoState.EDU Demo Site http://discovery.library.colostate.edu Slides http://lib.colostate.edu/discovery PDI--January 8th, 2009

  15. Thanks Again

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