A couple weeks ago, we took a look at the WebOrder Help page, so this week I’m putting the WebOPAC Browse page in the spotlight.
Anything that you can search for in the catalog can be listed on the Browse page as a pre-defined search, and while the Recent and Popular titles are a good start, there are a lot more options! These pre-defined searches can help patrons who aren’t sure what to search for or where to start, draw attention to lesser-used parts of your catalog, or host a “Staff Picks” search—allowing your reader advisors to easily share their favorite reads.
The Browse page is a great way to help your patrons any time day or night, without them needing to call for suggestions.
So have a look, and don’t forget to visit the WebOPAC Browse forum thread to share what your library uses, ask questions, or show off your OPAC!
A few pre-defined searches to consider:
- All Large Print Titles by Author
- All Print/Braille Titles
- Book Club Picks
- Described Videos and DVDs
- Local Recordings
- Newbery Award Winners
- Popular Nonfiction
- SHELF Titles
- Staff Picks
- Uncontracted Braille
- Young Adult Titles
If there’s something you want to see on your Browse page, email ks7 and let us know what to add, what order the different searches should appear in, and specifically what items should be included (such as DBs only, Adult Reading Level, or only recent titles).
