PCSchool Search User Guide. Search User Guide. Created in version /11

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1 Search User Guide Created in version /11

2 Table of Contents Search Keyword Search... 2 Propagate Search Words... 3 Report Format... 3 Report Format... 4 Popup Format... 5 Keyword Search... 7 Search Using Key Words... 7 View the Master Book... 8 Search on Exact Match... 9 Previous Search History View the Master Book Search Keyword Search The Library Keyword Search can be accessed via either the Main Menu by selecting Search or from the Menu Toolbar by selecting Keyword Search. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) The Keyword Search module can be used for public access or for the library staff to locate items. It is a display only module. None of the data can be changed or altered in any form through use of this module. Created in version /11

3 Propagate Search Words Path: Back Office Keyword Generation Prior to using Search you will need to generate the words to search on via Back Office/ Keyword Generation. Report Format Path: Back Office System File Search Option The OPAC Search has two different result screens that you may choose to use these are; R Report; the default P Popup; the alternative These settings can be altered and saved in the System File. Created in version /11

4 Report Format The Report format shows the item call number, title, location and availability; Double clicks the items to view more detail. Toggle between the Item details and the Preview tabs. Click on the tabs to toggle between the Item and Preview. Created in version /11

5 Popup Format The Popup Search is a bit easier to use than the report method. In the report method people sometimes don t realise they need to click the Preview section to view the list of items after they have drilled down. Pop Up search allows you to view the details in a different format. Created in version /11

6 Toggle between the Results and Detail tabs to view the Items. Created in version /11

7 Keyword Search Within Search you can select to; Search Using Key Words; this is the default and the most popular method of searching. Search on Exact Match; the search term entered must exactly match the Title, Author, Subject or Series. Previous Search History; select to access a previous search. Search Using Key Words To search for an item in the OPAC module, select what area you would like to search on; Title, Author, Subject, Series or a combination of any of these. 1. Further Search options are available by clicking Advanced F5 2. Right click on a Search option to select a multiple Search; The background of the selected options will go Blue. 3. Type the word/s to search for. 4. Click Search or use the Enter key to start the Search. Double Click on a Call Number to view further details. Created in version /11

8 View the Master Book Keyword Search and the Master Book View are connected. The last item previewed will be the selected upon opening the Master Book View. 1. Click the tab of the Item. 2. Go the Catalogue or Mater Book View and the Item will be displayed. If no book matches the selection a warning will be shown. Created in version /11

9 Search on Exact Match 1. Select a Search Option. 2. Click Locate Title. 3. Enter the Title. 4. Click OK. 5. Click Search. Created in version /11

10 Previous Search History You can select to define a search based on previous searches. 1. Click the drop down list and select a search. 2. Tick the items to search on. 3. Click Redisplay Tagged Books. Created in version /11

11 View the Master Book To view the Item details of a previous search Item, tick the Item and go to Library Master Item View to view the Catalogue details. 1. Tick the Item to view. 2. Go to Library/ Master Item View to bring up the ticked book in the Catalogue. Created in version /11