Library Catalog Update
In May, the Akron-Summit County Public Library migrated to a new catalog system.
We are now able to offer you two search options. The first offers a Google-like search and discovery platform, called Encore, which is the search box you find on our Library’s home page. Or, for those who prefer more traditional or advanced searching capabilities, we also offer a “Traditional Catalog” search option. Below you will find information, instructions, and how-tos on using the new system. For an introduction into using the catalog, please view our Flash Demonstration of the New Catalog Features. For more detailed information about this change, visit Frequently Asked Questions About the New Catalog.
We encourage you to explore all that your new Library Catalog has to offer!
What's new with the catalog system
You Asked for it! - We've done it! |
Thank you for your comments and suggestions!
We've been busy trying to implement as many as we can.
Here are the latest, greatest updates and features:
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| My Lists |
My List features are back and better than ever.
- Save lists of items you'd like to read with just a few clicks!
- Keep track of resources for research projects.
- Multiple lists available to help you organize your items.
- Create your own list names.
- Place holds from My List with two mouse clicks!
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| Holds List Screen |
We've removed the confusing "Cancel All" button from the holds screen.
- To cancel holds, click in the box to the left of the item title, then click the "Update List" button at the top of the screen.
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| Patron Login Screen: |
We've made the login screen easier to use.
- Users can now log in with only their barcode and pin. We've removed the name field from the login screen.
- Users can now see their barcode number as they type.
- Users can also set their browser to save name and barcode information to automatically complete these fields when they log in next time.
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| Featured Item Lists: |
Look here to find for your favorite bestseller lists, as well as new DVDs.
Check back soon for additional list offerings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the New Catalog
You now have TWO OPTIONS:
ENCORE
the Library's new Search
and Discovery platform
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Traditional Catalog
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Searching
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Searching
- Simple searching by Keyword, Title, Author, Subject, Series, Jounal Title.
- Special Keyword searching of Audio/Video and Children's Materials
- Advanced Boolean Searching Options
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Limits
- Limit your completed search by material type, location/collection, year published, or language.
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Limits
- Limit your completed search by material type, location/collection, year published, or language.
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Sorting
- Results are sorted by relevance, resort your completed search by title or date
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Sorting
- Results are sorted by relevance, resort your completed search by title or date.
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Additional Special Features:
- Popular Choices link to most popular results
- Tag cloud to link to other resources
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Additional Special Features:
- Renew Items
- Featured item Lists
- Comments
- Suggest a purchase
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Known Issues:
- Pop-Up Blocker Software may disable My Account Login and Request links from within the Encore system.
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