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Updated
12/2011
Since
our online catalog was upgraded a few months ago, the library has
received several comments. Many patrons have let us know how much
they like the new browse and search capabilities, but some have
expressed concern over the appearance of a loss of functionality.
Unfortunately, most patrons who send or leave comments fail to
include a name or contact information, so it is impossible to
respond or inform them of solutions to their frustrations.
Hopefully, some will read this.
Online Catalog
The search box is for a quick keyword search. The more you put in,
the fewer hits; the less you enter the longer the hit list.
Click on “Online Catalog” to go directly into the catalog. Here
there are more search options – title, author, subject, audiobook,
music, videos, large print, etc. You can do an advance search with
several criteria. You can look at various lists --- all the new
books, the bestsellers, awards winners, etc. Each list produces a
scrolling list of book jackets. Find a titles and then click “find
in my library” to see the details, the location and the
availability.
New Book Alerts
New Book Alerts is a separate, additional service that interfaces
with our catalog and highlights just the new additions to our
catalog.
Click on “new book alerts” and you will be taken to a webpage where
all our new items are sorted and organized by format and
categories*. Each choice on the top menu bar has a drop down menu of
more choices.
Any selection will take you to a list of books in that category.
Each book in the list has a link to our catalog where you can find
more details, check availability and place a hold.
The left side of the list has a complete menu of all the new books
organized by format, location* and subject.
You may also “subscribe” to be notified by email of new books.
Presently the service is not sorting the children’s and young
adult books properly. This problem is being addressed and will
hopefully be functioning soon.
In the future, anytime there is something you need to know, please
do one of the following:
Ask a library staff member. If that particular person is unable to
help you, they will certainly be able to connect you with someone
who can.
Leave your question or comment in the suggestion box at the library
or through the webpage. Someone will respond if your contact
information is included. There is no reply email on the webpage
suggestions unless you enter those fields
Come to “open computer time” or “computer club” at the library.
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