Today is the first day of the season we call Spring! A search of GALILEO resources brought up zero articles- because I typed "spring sweason". The mind is willing but the fingers do their own thing.
Limiting the search to full text, peer reviewed, a time period, and assorted databases is so easy with the new interface. The clue in the search button on how many databases have been selected is interesting.
Exploring the new interface is not a chore. I keep having "ah ha" moments - like noticing the number changing on the search button as I select more databases.
If you find something unique or intriguing in the "new" GALILEO , please do share.
You may get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Something new
I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the
"new" GALILEO. I think you will enjoy it also. The tabs I spoke of from the "old" GALILEO used to show the topics in a subject area- no tabs now but links are available that do the same thing. It really does look cleaner and tidier. I think it is easier to use - we'll see.
Today the OPAC vendor we use at NMTC (Surpass) provided me with the HTML code to add a search box in GALILEO that goes right to the card catalog. I was also able to use the code on MySpace and the blog to create direct access points to our catalog. I can say very nice things about our vendor.
A lovely day for adding ways that our users can find the resource they need.
"new" GALILEO. I think you will enjoy it also. The tabs I spoke of from the "old" GALILEO used to show the topics in a subject area- no tabs now but links are available that do the same thing. It really does look cleaner and tidier. I think it is easier to use - we'll see.
Today the OPAC vendor we use at NMTC (Surpass) provided me with the HTML code to add a search box in GALILEO that goes right to the card catalog. I was also able to use the code on MySpace and the blog to create direct access points to our catalog. I can say very nice things about our vendor.
A lovely day for adding ways that our users can find the resource they need.
Monday, March 17, 2008
A tip of the day
Something else the GALILEO folks have done is add "tips". It's handy to have the "tips" right next to a choice. You can read what the options are and how best to find the information you need.
Exploring the new GALILEO is a delightful adventure.
You may get the password for home use of GALILEO from your Georgia librarian.
Exploring the new GALILEO is a delightful adventure.
You may get the password for home use of GALILEO from your Georgia librarian.
To tab or not to tab
In my first post I said I had noticed there were "no tabs" on the new GALILEO page.
Well - that's not correct.
The "old" GALILEO had placeholders that looked like file folder tabs. The new GALILEO has a straight box with text links. When you click on a link it highlights that area so it is a "tab" but it's not a "tab"- if you follow me.
This is fun. The folks at GALILEO have worked hard and we will reap the benefits!
Well - that's not correct.
The "old" GALILEO had placeholders that looked like file folder tabs. The new GALILEO has a straight box with text links. When you click on a link it highlights that area so it is a "tab" but it's not a "tab"- if you follow me.
This is fun. The folks at GALILEO have worked hard and we will reap the benefits!
Worth the wait
Today is the day. A day for everyone to be Irish - well, that too.
Last week, GALILEO folks sent encouraging e-mails reminding users that today was "the day". I checked over the weekend to see if maybe another day was "the day" but it wasn't.
This morning, I fixed breakfast, checked my e-mails- delayed, waited, not wanting to be disappointed. When I finally accessed GALILEO I was thrilled to see the new opening page. I was not disappointed - and you won't be either!
What did I notice first? No tabs. Then I saw my name - well, not my name but the library name, on the right side. A link to the NMTC Library page, a link to the NMTC catalog, and a link to Ask-A-Librarian which looks like it will come to me personally (and yes, I wrote a query to test the system). Nice, very nice. The query box reminds me of the InterLibrary Loan forms - clear, complete, and logical.
I'll be spending the day exploring and creating instructional videos to help my patrons find and use the resources for their program.
Happy St. Patricks Day and do enjoy the new and improved GALILEO.
You can get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
Last week, GALILEO folks sent encouraging e-mails reminding users that today was "the day". I checked over the weekend to see if maybe another day was "the day" but it wasn't.
This morning, I fixed breakfast, checked my e-mails- delayed, waited, not wanting to be disappointed. When I finally accessed GALILEO I was thrilled to see the new opening page. I was not disappointed - and you won't be either!
What did I notice first? No tabs. Then I saw my name - well, not my name but the library name, on the right side. A link to the NMTC Library page, a link to the NMTC catalog, and a link to Ask-A-Librarian which looks like it will come to me personally (and yes, I wrote a query to test the system). Nice, very nice. The query box reminds me of the InterLibrary Loan forms - clear, complete, and logical.
I'll be spending the day exploring and creating instructional videos to help my patrons find and use the resources for their program.
Happy St. Patricks Day and do enjoy the new and improved GALILEO.
You can get the current password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.
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