New Look and Features for Encore Catalog - Now Live!

Posted by: AnthonyA | Posted on: Dec 15 2011

With a cleaner, simpler design and the addition of advanced searching, the new Encore interface offers not only improved results, but a number of new and convenient features. Sample images of the new features and interface are posted below.

Explore the newly revamped Encore catalog today!

Note: you may still use the Classic Catalog, if you prefer.

 

Cleaner Design

The new catalog interface is less "busy" and easier to read with its 2 column layout.

 

New Two Column Layout

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Advanced Search

Users who have enjoyed the Advanced Search option in the Classic Catalog, will now be able to take advantage of this tool along with all of the other benefits of using Encore.

 

Advanced Search

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Batch Requesting from Your Book Cart

Encore users will now be able to place requests directly from the Book Cart. And with Batch Requesting, users can easily request all titles saved in their cart at once!

You Might Also Like... Book Suggestions from NoveList

"You Might Also Like" is a new feature which integrates our popular NoveList resources directly into the catalog to offer greater exposure to the library's book collection by drawing connections based on subject, themes, book awards, and more. Discover recommended reads, similar titles, and other related content when viewing individual titles in Encore.

 

Title RecordNoveList Select in the Catalog

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We hope you enjoy these improvements to the catalog, with more to follow in the future.