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Making Library search simple

Monday, 28 June 2021

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  • Planned updates to the Library search system will make it easier to find the study and research resources you need.

    Planned updates to the Library search system will make it easier to find the study and research resources you need.

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Great news – the Library search system is being upgraded this year, which means a better experience for you when you’re searching for Library items!

Finding the right information for your study and research is crucial.

The updates lead to a simplified search process as you explore the hundreds of thousands of items available across ECU Library both online and physical / print resources.

Benefits

  • An updated system that makes it easier to interpret your search results.
  • Key search words highlighted for faster searching.
  • Icons indicate text format.
  • A new suggestions pop-up menu.

Student feedback

We’ve had students test the new-look Library Search system to see how they liked it.

Here is some of the feedback:

“Simple and easy to use with quick access to key information.”

“It provides more information compared to the previous version.”

“It looks more interesting and engaging.”

“Clean layout, easy to use and navigate.”

“The look and feel of the interface is simplified.”

“I liked it. Everything is clear and it’s easy to work with.”

“I could easily see how many copies (of a book) ECU had.”

“It is easy to look for books, especially with the help of the filters.”

“I like how it says that the journal is peer reviewed at the top.”

New interface

The updated Library Search system will be live from 16 July 2021.

Visit the search interface to find items.

Further information

Contact your friendly Library team if you’d like further information.

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