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Do you like the way Google or Amazon often find what you're looking for, even when you don't have all the info?
Later this month, our new catalog system will bring you a better search function. Created by the library software company III, this proprietary search algorithm brings the best results to the top while still allowing you to sort by title or date. You'll also have a number of new ways to narrow down your search and find just what you're looking for.
New Search features include:
Our new system from III isn't just the catalog - it?s an integrated library system, linking together the catalog search, patron records and accounts, behind-the-scenes operations including everything from purchasing to holds, 8 physical Library locations and our "online branch".
Stay tuned for more updates on our homepage, Twitter and Facebook.
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- Coming Soon: Search Our Mobile Catalog On Your Smart Phone
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Library
Coming Soon: Better Catalog Search Results
Do you like the way Google or Amazon often find what you're looking for, even when you don't have all the info?
Later this month, our new catalog system will bring you a better search function. Created by the library software company III, this proprietary search algorithm brings the best results to the top while still allowing you to sort by title or date. You'll also have a number of new ways to narrow down your search and find just what you're looking for.
New Search features include:
- Popular Results - Quick view of which search results are most popular with other users
- Useful Limits - Too many results? Narrow your search to show only what's available today, only kids' books, or even only Nonfiction books currently shelved at Central Library
- Did you mean? - Searches are compared against the words in our catalog (not the entire dictionary, as our current search does) to catch misspelled words and author names. The new search will also catch titles that are spelled correctly but yet aren't quite right (ex: a search for "Harvey Poster and the Wizards Rock" will suggest "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone")
- Advanced Search - If you like our Classic view, you will love Advanced Search. Create complex and Boolean searches with an easy form
- More Searches Like This - Don?t see what you're looking for? Try these similar searches suggested based on your terms
- Other Libraries - You can expand your search to include other libraries with one click (via World Cat)
Our new system from III isn't just the catalog - it?s an integrated library system, linking together the catalog search, patron records and accounts, behind-the-scenes operations including everything from purchasing to holds, 8 physical Library locations and our "online branch".
Stay tuned for more updates on our homepage, Twitter and Facebook.
- Improvements To The Library Catalog
If you use the Library's online catalog, you should notice some changes and improvements today: Batch Requests - Now you can place a hold request directly from your BookCart. Or do a batch request, and place holds on ALL the titles in your cart...
- Library Catalog Transition Faq
What is a modern library catalog anyway? It?s an integrated library system linking together the catalog search, patron records and accounts, behind-the-scenes operations including everything from purchasing to holds, and, in Arlington, eight physical...
- Coming Soon: Search Our Mobile Catalog On Your Smart Phone
Do you wish you could access more of the Library from your smart phone? Coming in February, our new catalog system will be mobile accessible! You'll be able to search the catalog, place holds and renew your materials, all from your web enabled phone....
- A New Library Catalog System - One Giant Leap Forward
Coming this February: We will upgrade our library catalog/account system and will be able to offer many exciting new features. You?ll be able to get what you need faster and easier?whether you are at the Library, at home or on the go. With the new features,...
- South Dakota Titles To Go News!
Looking for help? The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been replaced with Digital Help The new Digital Help includes newly written help articles that cover everything you need to know to enjoy eBooks and audiobooks from the South Dakota...