Search

The search system allows for the user to search from a basic search box and then to be able to narrow down the results by clicking on the various facets of the results Users can search using the following methods:

  • Keyword Search: Quick search.
  • Blank Search (No specific search criteria).
  • Browsing: Carousels on the home page displaying different lists of resources (just arrived, most popular, most visited etc.).

QUICK SEARCH

Quick search step-by-step guide:

  1. Go to Home page > click on Search.
  2. Type a search term in the search box.
  3. Click on Search button.



    Image 1. Quick search.

Filters

The user can refine the search by using the filters or facets.

The steps to follow are:

  1. Perform a blank search. Click on Search button. (This search method returns everything in the catalog)
  2. On the left, several filters or facets appear, which the user can use to refine their search criteria.
  3. The user can also use the Format selection on the Top of the search results screen to limit results by format: eBook, Video, Audiobook, Physical resources, etc.


    4. Image 2. Selection filters on the left column.


  4. If the default filters are not the ones desired, new filters can be added by:
    • Click on Show additional filters.
    • Select new filters by clicking on the check box.
    • Click on Add Filter when done.


    5. Image 3. Pop - up window with new filters.


  5. In addition to showing additional filters, the user can add new search fields to each of the filters in the left panel.
    • Click on More... on the desired filter. More filter fields will automatically be displayed.


    6. Image 4. Additional filters




    Image 5. Add new facets to a specific filter.


  6. Users can see all available fields by clicking on the option "View All ...".


    Image 6. View all fields.