Web Search (Web OPAC)

Two search tabs (1) support simple search and advanced search.

Choose what data fields users can search (2), which fields represent the keyword search, and how results will be listed on the grid (3) and in the view panel (4).

To change the order, click on the column header (5).

Web Search, General Options

• Default Search (1): define which tab is on the top when starting the app.
• Default Sort (2): define the sort of the results displayed on the grid.
• Home Page (3): define a link to your library home page.

Simple Search Options

In the simple search, there are four buttons (1) that you can link to data fields (1). The click on the button starts the search in the pre-defined search field.

Advanced Search Options

The advanced search, lets you define several search conditions and link them with AND and OR operators. You can limit the number of fields included in the Search By box (1). In addition, you can decide which data fields will be included in the keyword search (2).

Table Grid Layout

Check the box in front of the field to include the field on the grid (1). To change the column width, click on the number in front of the field name to activate the entry box (2), then you can enter a new value. To change the order of the columns, select the field and click on the Move Up and Move Down buttons (3).

Detail Grid Layout

Check the box in front of the field to include the field on the grid (1). To change the order of the rows, select the field and click on the Move Up and Move Down buttons (2).

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Question: As an administrator, how can I add ways for users to search? Example: In Handy Library Manager, I can search "all subjects" which gives a greater number of results than when searching "subjects" as a user.

Answer: Define the keyword setting for the Advanced Search (which field are included in the keyword search).

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Question: Can we allow our students to search by topic. Our school is an early childhood education center through grade 5, so having that topical search ability is important.

Answer: Define the simple and advanced search. In the search by fields section, select a field that stores the topic value.