You may have noticed a change in our catalog. While our LINC catalog (a.k.a. ‘Classic Catalog’) is still an integral part of our service, we have moved over to AquaBrowser as our primary catalog for searching. Below are some tips to get you acclimated.
Searching
Basic Search
- Enter your terms into the text box and click ‘Search’.
- A center panel will display results ranked by relevance.
- Click on an item for full details.
Advanced Search
- Click on ‘Advanced Search’ at the top of the page.
- Fill out at least one field in the left-panel and click ‘Search’.
- Click on an item for full details.
Discover
When you search for materials, word clouds appear in a left-hand panel. They display terms related to your search. Click on any of these words to explore.
Refine
When you search for materials, a right-hand panel appears giving you options to refine your search. Click on various options to narrow and focus your search.
More Features
Summary and Reviews
Where available, summaries and reviews help you learn more about the materials you are interested in. Find these features in the detailed-view of an item.
Sorting
Search results will appear in order of relevance, but you may sort by year, title, or author.
My Discoveries
Create personal lists where you can tag, rate, and review materials that you are interested in.
Classic Catalog
If you prefer searching in our original LINC catalog, click the link for ‘Classic Catalog’ and you will be automatically redirected. The Classic Catalog will continue to serve as the main interface to:
- access your account.
- view quick lists.
- contact us.
- sign-up for email notices.
- pay fines.
If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.