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There will be a new release tonight affecting most of the Vermont Online Library databases.
From Gale’s Press release:
“Included in this release are a number of new, key features. Below is a list of some of the most exciting ones:
* Search Alerts with RSS export: Set up instant search alerts and journal alerts, with the added ability to create RSS feeds of InfoTrac content.
* Did You Mean?/Also Try: When a search fails to bring desired results, users are given alternate spellings and preferred search terms to find appropriate results.
* Search Within Results: Dynamically refine search results to pinpoint specific information by adding or excluding more terms to queries.
* Enhanced Limiting: After a search is completed, the left sidebar will be repurposed to provide users with the option of selecting subject terms, subdivisions, article types and publications to allow further limiting of results.
* Enhanced Navigation: Based on feedback, changes have been made to improve the interface navigation, including the creation of document tools (print, email, cite, download, translate) that appear in a visible box on each document.
* Enhanced Tabs: The number of results now will appear on each tab, and color variation will be added to the tabs to signify more content behind the other tabs.
* Enhanced Bookmarks: Direct access to individual documents, searches and collections of documents will be made available through PowerSearch Bookmarks, which are clearly visible, easy to use, and always persistent.
* Improved “How-to-Cite” Functionality: MLA and APA formats for citations will be provided, with accurate elements, correct spacing and formatting.
* Publication Details: More information about each publication will be provided, including embargo periods, publisher address and contact information, and publication descriptions.”
Gale’s Website provides Search Tips, a Fact Sheet or Brochures about the new features.
Gale sent out a helpful PowerPoint demonstrating the new features.
Register for a live, online PowerSearch demonstration.
We have not yet had a chance to fully explore these new resources, but thought VOL members would be excited to hear that there have and will be some important additions to Infotrac Onefile: