OPAC Features

 

Search  History

The History function  retains  a cumulative list of Enhanced Search queries per- formed during the current session. A time-saving  AutoSearch feature lets you select a search in the list and return to that prior search with  the click  of a button. To ensure  privacy,  a patron can clear this cumulative list at any time. The Reset function deletes all information stored in the History Selection dialog box, and returns all OPAC settings to their default positions.
 

Shelf Browse

Shelf Browse  quickly  locates records with a call number similar to that of a selected record. The patron can move one bibliographic  record at a time forward or backward through the list. This is equivalent to looking  at items to the left or right of a specific  item  on a library shelf.
 

Index Browse

Index Browse displays a list of data currently contained in the selected MARC record field. This allows patrons to review existing data and select  a search  term. This feature is particularly  useful to patrons who are unsure of the terms to use in a search.  M3 provides browse indexes for authors, titles, subjects, call numbers, and URLs by default. Library staff  can create other indexes as needed.
 

Bookbag

The Bookbag allows a patron to temporarily store selected records throughout  the course of the search session for additional review or batch printing. Bookbag records  can be sorted.  A list of items  can be created by entering  or scanning bar- codes directly  into the Bookbag. The Reset function clears information from a previous user.
 

Bulletin Board

The Bulletin Board is a simple  way for library administrators to deliver information to patrons. The Bulletin Board  button can be linked to a local HTML file, such as the library home page, or a Web page that the library wants patrons to view. A preconfigured HTML file is included with  M3 and can be modified using any HTML editor.
 

My Account Tab

The My Account tab is an optional tab that allows patrons to view their current transactions, past transactions, and personal information  that is on record with the library.
 

Syndetic  Solutions

Mandarin offers a subscription to Syndetic Solutions,  which allows patrons to view cover images as well as summaries,  reviews, and other  content data for items in your collection through a link in the OPAC. This subscription also provides thou- sands of cover images that you can display  alongside items  in the OPAC and Cir- culation modules. For more information about Syndetic Solutions, see page 14-1.