Web OPAC & GUI (Staff) Search v.16 eSeminar Doron Greenshpan

Web OPAC &GUI (Staff) Search

v.16 eSeminar

Doron Greenshpan

v.16 Web OPAC & GUI Search

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Session Agenda

v15-v16 • Web OPAC• GUI Search

v14-v15


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General Web OPAC

The www_eng directory no longer exists. The icon directory has been divided into different directories according to application and is placed with thehtml files directory. For example:

/alephe/www_f_eng/icon

/alephe/www_s_eng/icon

This causes changes in references to the html files. From: src="&icon_path_eng/icon/f-go.gif"

to: src="&icon_path/f-go.gif"


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General Web OPAC• You can now have multiple css files with base extensions to account for different BIB databases. Thissolves the need to duplicate HTML pages. If no such extension exists, the default exlibris.css file will be used.

e.g. exlibris-usm01.css

• The OPAC query now has a “sticky” functionality that places the last search query in the Find and Browse queryfield, per session.• A new drop-down list for selecting bases to search, was added to all search windows.


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General Web OPAC

• New https options to Web OPAC pages. • A JavaScript function was added to files whose

names starts with ‘-bor’ to disable the option of them being saved in the browser’s history.This way, a new logged-in patron cannot click ‘Back’ to see the details of a previous patron.


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Display of Links in the Brief View

A URI ($$u) link can now be included in the Brief view of a

record, as defined in new lines in tab_buf_z403.

1 2 3

!!!!!!!!!!-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-!!! !!!!!!!!!!

SHORT-VIEW get_buf_z403_bib 856##,,y,*,Y,

SHORT-VIEW get_buf_z403_bib 856##,,y,-,U,

SHORT-VIEW get_buf_z403_bib 505##,,u,*,U,

Col. 3: filtering parameters (field, subfield, subfield contents, relevant

display parameter in edit_field.lng (e.g. Y or U)).


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Display of Links in the Brief View

Supports display of multiple occurrences of $$u using anew table tab_expand_external (which defines how expand_doc_split_external works). The field tag must be listed in the table in order to display each $$u as a separate link.

Original data:

8564 L $$4$$uhttp://authorities.loc.gov

$$uhttp://dublincore.org

Output:

8564 L $$$4$uhttp://authorities.loc.gov

8564 L $$$4$uhttp://dublincore.org


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Embedded URLs

• There is a new option for presenting click-able URLs embedded in the text (e.g. in the General Note field). This can be done by adding ‘S’ to column 10 ofedit_doc_999.lng.


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Multi-Base Search Results

Results of a Multi-base Search (find-m) arepresented on a new Multi-base Search Resultspage instead of displaying Brief/Full records. If records were found only in one base, Brief/Fullwill be displayed.A default group of bases can be defined inwww_server.conf:

www_parallel_search_base USM01-UNI01-XYZ01


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Other Search Goodies

• www_server.conf no longer uses:set_result_limitsort_limitThe default is 1000.

• Filters were added to the Refine Search window.

• Filter option ‘Range on Data’ may now also apply to specific subfield content.


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Permuted Adjacency Search ResultsResults of adjacency search now also include records where the keywords are not adjacent.


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Save/Mail Options

This page has been improved:• A wider choice of save/email formats (including an ISI format for Endnote and ALEPH Sequential).• ‘Create you own format’ option.• Encoding options (incl. Unicode).• Save/Mail is offered on Brief List, Full Display, e_Shelf and Basket.


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Due Date Text

• The text for the Due Date col. has been moved from error_eng/www_f_heading/ to error_eng/circ_status_holding (nos. 8000-8013).

• New text 8013 only displays if an item has an Item Process Status.

!!!!-!!!!-!-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!>

8000 0000 L On Hold

8001 0000 L Requested

8002 0000 L Expected on $1

8003 0000 L In Transit/Sublibrary

8004 0000 L Lost

8005 0000 L Claimed Returned


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Syndetics Cover Images

A new service allows libraries that work with Syndeticsbibliographic enrichment data to add cover image displaysto the Full View. The cover image stems from the record's ISBN. This service is initialized by adding the value ICON to theedit_doc_999.lng table.In addition, an OPAC user can click on the cover image to display a new floating window containing additionalinformation about the item.


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SFX Linking

tab_sfx (BIB library's data_tab), defines which icon

is displayed for the SFX link, and determines whatSFX services are available when a record is found in a specific base.

USM01 www_f_sfx 11 N getAuthorEmail

USM01 www_f_sfx_em 12 N getCitedJournal


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Format for Endnote

A new format, 777, and a table, edit_doc_777 (BIB library), added for saving into ISI ResearchSoft’s Tagged Output Format to be used in applications such as Endnote.

The table defines which fields/subfields will be saved into Endnote’s standard tags.


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Assigning File Extensions

New table tab_mime_type (alephe_tab) defines file extensions for saving files.For examples: the suffix .end is defined for format 777 (ISI bibliographic tools):

!1 2

!!!-!!!

777 end


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GUI Search


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Search Navigation Tree

The Search functionality is no longer a separate module, and is now available from the following modules:• Circulation• Acquisitions• Cataloging


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CCL Query Libraries Stored

The search base checklist check status is saved and stored.


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Logical Bases in Browse

The Headings list displays only the headings that are relevant for the logical base to which the Browse is set. Headings that are not within the logical base are not displayed.


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Unicode Mode

In Find and Browse query fields, you can activate a special mode which enables you to enter text by its Unicode values.

The F11 shortcut key allows you to toggle between regular and Unicode entry mode. The message Unicode Mode is displayed in the operations bar.


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v.14 – v.15


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You Have Been Framed!

There is a new interface for the Web OPAC which is based on a no-frames environment. In this new interface, the use of JavaScript and popup windows is reduced to a minimum. The new files for the no-frames version are located in: ./alephe/www_f_lng.


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Save on Server

It is possible to save records on the server, for later retrieval through the GUI Search function.Select relevant records from a Brief List and click Save on Server – you’ll be asked for a file name.

From the GUI Search function, in Find node, click on Load and enter saved file name.

The records are saved on alephe_scratch.


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e-Shelf

There is a new function, e-shelf (z119 stored in USR00), that allows a signed-in user to save and manage his selected records. The records are saved permanently (in contrast to the Basket which is erased at the end of the session). This function is accessed from a button visible to registered users. Note: GBL01 is out.


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Save Searches

Users can save their search sets for future use.Sets are saved as Z123 in USR00, to be used as‘bookmarks’ later on.


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Search Limits

Search Limits A search limit option has been added to search modes. The search limit options allow the user to limit his searches according to fields such as year, format, language, and so on.


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Display Formats

Using www_f_tab_short_999 it is possible to define customized displays for users to pick up from the Preferences window.

!1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

!!!-!!!!!-!!!!!-!!!!!-!!!!!-!!!!!-!!!!!-!!!!!-!!!!!-

951 1#### 24### DIS 856## ITM+

952 24### DIS 260## 300##

953 24### ITMH# DIS 1####


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Recall Type Setting

It is now possible for a library to set the recall type for recalls initiated through hold requests placed on the Web OPAC. This is set up in the www_server.conf* table, in the line setenv www_z37_recall_type.


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Brief Records

• New brief record display format for sub- arranging and displaying records related to a specific heading (Z01).• The new format is especially useful for sub- arranging records that are attached to prolific authors.


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Brief Records

New players:

• The new Oracle table Z0101

• tab_z0101

• tab_z0101.text

The tables define what records will be shown and how.

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Web OPAC & GUI (Staff) Search v.16 eSeminar Doron Greenshpan