OneSearch getting new design July 15
[ Editor's note: The rollout date for the new OneSearch聽design has been changed to July 15, as reflected in the story below. ]
Drawing upon feedback from the 2015 Library Use Surveys, usability sessions, and user analytics, the OneSearch Management Team at Western Libraries has redesigned the library catalog to improve the functionality and clarity of OneSearch and also introduce new features designed to enrich the research experience. This 聽will replace the current OneSearch design on July 15, 2015.
Some examples of the improvements made include:
- Refine Your Results Menu: You will be able to combine search filters to better refine your search results.
- MyAccount: You will be able to access your OneSearch MyAccount in new menus (located in the upper right hand corner), which were designed for ease of access and use.
- Search Results Display: You will be able to access availability information at a glance.
- Item Display: We improved the display of item details for ease of use.
- Improved Language: We changed the catalog language to better communicate item availability.
- Estimated Results per Scope: Each tab will correspond with a search scope and you will be able to see an estimated number of results, according to search scope and search query.
- Chat with a Librarian Feature: You will be able to chat with a research professional while conducting searches.
OneSearch searches library holdings at Western Washington University and the holdings of 36 neighboring academic libraries in the Pacific Northwest. Students, staff, and faculty affiliated with any of these institutions may borrow a wide variety of materials from within the OneSearch interface. For more information about OneSearch at Western, go to聽聽or contact onesearch@wwu.edu.