Q: Is it possible to change the advanced search default search options to keyword in each of the fields instead of keyword, title and author?
A: We are not able to configure the Advanced Search fields at this time. We have submitted an enhancement request for this.
Q: What version of WorldCat Discovery are we subscribed to, and what features are available to us?
A: We are subscribed to the premium version of WorldCat Discovery.
Response from OCLC: A FirstSearch/WorldCat Discovery subscription enables your library holdings to appear in WorldCat.org and gives access to both the WorldCat Discovery and FirstSearch interfaces (including access to the WorldCat Discovery central index). A WorldCat Discovery (premium) subscription includes the additional features: item local and real-time availability, group views, remote database search and course reserves/reading lists.
Q: Can we change the color of the, 'Held by' statement on the brief view of the catalog?
A: No, there are no plans to make this change at this time. We have submitted an enhancement request for this.
Q: Can we add the print book link to electronic book items in the catalog?
A: Yes, this feature has been added and can be found when looking at the brief view of the e-book in the catalog. A link for the print book information appears under the e-book link.
Q: If there are multiple copies, can we make the items in the main location show up as priority in the brief view over the A&S copies?
A: The only way to do this is if we create two separate branches for main and for A&S items. We can then set a priority rule for the branch.
Q: Can we add the feature showing what other editions are available for the same book?
A: This feature has been added and can be viewed by looking at the brief record. If we have another editions, there will be a link at the bottom that says, More local formats:.
Q: Will we still have the new books button?
A: No, the new books button is no longer available. The new option would require a widget that has been tested and would not meet the functionality of what we would need.
Q: Do our library's public computers retain temporary lists of items? When viewing a list of saved items you are confronted with the following warning: "Delete your list of saved items before leaving a public computer. These items are stored temporarily. Your items will be visible to others until the session times out. Sign in to save these items to a personal list for later reference."
A: No, our library's public computers do not retain this information. As soon as a user logs out of a computer, that information is deleted and cannot be retrieved again. However, if a user leaves their computer signed in or uses a kiosk to create one of these temporary lists, it will remain visible to others until the session times out as noted in the warning above.
Q: Can we generate an RSS feed to showcase a list? Particularly a new books list?
A: No, however there are currently numerous calls for this functionality in the community center enhancement requests.
Response from OCLC: "Thank you for the suggestion & feedback. The WorldCat Discovery product team is researching how we might implement library lists for new books, award winners, etc. As we investigate the back-end requirements, as well as how to best surface these items/lists, please continue to add your feedback & ratings to this suggestion."
Q: Can we add a dropdown menu to the catalog widget to change the library scope from Libraries Worldwide to San Antonio Libraries or Texas A&M University-San Antonio Library before performing our search?
A: There is not currently a way to add this dropdown menu, we have submitted an enhancement request for it.
