Open Updates

On the Upgrade/Register (1) tab click Check for Updates (2). It will close the library administrator main program and start the update application. If you set automated backups please wait until the backup completes.

Check script version

In the Update window select the Search Script Update (1) option and click the Check For Update (2) button. Verify the script version numbers. If there is a new version and you would like to update click Next (3).

Download update

Click Download Update to update.

Verify

Verify update messages and click Exit. Start Handy Library Manager and test the new search.

Version History:

Version 1.8 January, 2022: includes modified scripts for Amazon web pages. There are new scripts: ISBN-Book/Amazon-Web, ASIN-Book/Amazon-ASIN, ASIN-DVD/Amazon-ASIN-DVD. With up-to-date support, you can use new scripts in Handy Library Manager version 2.9, 3.x.

Version 1.7, July, 2020: includes modified script for Library or Congress, modified script for Amazon.

Version 1.5, April, 2019: includes 3 new search scripts: search book information in GoogleBooks (ISBN), WorldCat (ISBN), WorldCat (OCLC); plus new search options.

Version 1.4, March, 2019: includes new openlibrary search (auto cataloging by ISBN).

Question: We are having trouble importing data from the Library of Congress - we find the LCCN identification in the LCC database, but when it pulls into the Prima Soft system, the information (title, author, etc.) does not import - that is, none of the identification fields are populated. This is a change from what we were getting previously. I've tried updating the software, and get a message that we are current. Is there something we must adjust or change? What should we do now?

Answer:
We offer web search capabilities to users who have purchased our yearly support plan. The web search and auto-cataloging features utilize third-party book search engines and catalogs, which are subject to frequent updates. As a result, users need to ensure they have the latest version of the search scripts. Additionally, search results are saved based on the defined mapping. If your data is not being saved, it may be because the mapping does not include all relevant data fields. web search scripts

Question: I have a problem using the Library of Congress catalogue system when trying to input the LCC catalogue number it dose not want to read the item search. I am just wanting to ask how to use the system.

Answer:
To conduct search testing, please send the LCC number to our support team. web search scripts

Question:
My books don't have an ISBN. Can I search for book information using the title or author?

Answer:
To find a book, open a web search engine (like Google) and enter the book's title along with the author's name. In the search results, look for a link that matches both the title and author. Once you find it, look for the ISBN. You can then use this ISBN in the Handy Library auto-catalogue feature. search book by title, author

Question:
Can I modify the search script files?

Answer:
Writing a script to retrieve data from web search results is quite challenging. Please provide details about the site you want implemented in the Handy Library Manager. web search scripts