Answered By: Nancy Schuler
Last Updated: Oct 08, 2020     Views: 83

The Library transitioned to a new next generation library catalog and discovery tool in the summer of 2020. This means that our primary discovery tool/search box on the Library website, OneSearch, has been migrated to a new platform. The new platform brings increased functionality, better linking, and improved workflows so that we can continue to provide excellent resources to our community at the time you need it. The new OneSearch platform uses a completely different platform provided by library vendor Ex Libris through their Primo discovery tool. While basic search mechanics work the same, many features are quite different or located in different areas on the page. The new tool provides better real-time availability for physical items, and improved linking to our online collections. If you are accustomed to the old OneSearch, you will notice many differences. The new OneSearch FAQs guide will orient you to the new platform.

 

 

How will this impact you? 

If you use OneSearch for searching and linking to content, you will now see a new platform interface. We welcome your feedback.

 

Will I be able to save resources to the new OneSearch platform?

Yes, there is an easy way to save records for articles, books, and other formats you want to keep track of in the new OneSearch in your account. You can also add labels to each record to help with organization. Unfortunately, you cannot import your records from the previous version of OneSearch or any other tools. Citation management tools like EndNote Web, Zotero, or Mendeley are best for this.

 

We are looking forward to sharing the new OneSearch platform with you. If you have any issues using the new site or have questions about functionality, please contact a librarian.

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