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Thomson Gale PowerSearch

Thomson Gale PowerSearch. Introducing our new online delivery system!. Thomson Gale Online Delivery System . Thomson Gale’s “next generation” platform Introduced in phases called “layers” Product migrations will roll out in Q4 of 2004 and continue through Q1 of 2006

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Thomson Gale PowerSearch

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  1. Thomson Gale PowerSearch Introducing our new online delivery system!

  2. Thomson Gale Online Delivery System • Thomson Gale’s “next generation” platform • Introduced in phases called “layers” • Product migrations will roll out in Q4 of 2004 and continue through Q1 of 2006 • No customer URL change required • Access to individual databases from library Web sites remains intact • Hundreds of customers participating in user interface and feature design

  3. Architecture

  4. Access from Library Web pages/portals does not change

  5. Common menu changes beginning in December 2004

  6. Searching a Single Database

  7. eBook results integrated into PowerSearch offers direct access to classic reference material without learning new product interface PowerSearch with eBook Content

  8. PowerSearch Quick-Notes • Researchers do not have to use PowerSearch — they can still access their databases EXACTLY as they do now (typically from the library Web site/portal that describes the database) • Using PowerSearch does NOT eliminate access to specific databases, specific search paths, indexes, limiters, sorters, etc. Only when searching multiple databases does the "lowest common denominator" factor come into play. And, we have designs that will address this issue — by making sure all disparate content sets can be accessed directly through an extension of the advanced search page • Researchers can start out searching multiple databases and then "dive deep" into very specific content sets

  9. PowerSearch Quick-Notes • PowerSearch on the new platform supports both v0.1 and v1.0 OpenURL standard for inbound and outbound linking • PowerSearch supports Z39.50, OpenURL, dynamic creation of stable URLs and 3rd party API for integrated metasearch access • Custom collections can be built and searched at the institution level, library level and user level • Named user feature will support saved subject and publication preference selections, alerts, language preference, etc. • Libraries can set preferences other than what the consortium has "dictated". (This is supported now.)

  10. Features of PowerSearch Z39.50 Support OpenURL 0.1 and 1.0 Basic Search Publication Search Advanced Search E-mail Usage: ICOLC, COUNTER Links to holdings Link to WorldCat Limit results to Library Holdings Limit display of OpenURL/Holdings icon to non full text records Link to any Web site Cross-product searching InfoMark Generator Breadcrumb navigation Browsable indexes Citation Export Quick Search Subject Assisted Search Search Within Results Customer branding links Sorting Search History Context Sensitive Help Mark list Print

  11. PowerSearch Advantages • Precision searching, combined with powerful recall of search history and award-winning content create powerful system for novice or advanced researches • Consistent presentation and features lessen the learning curve. PowerSearch is easy to introduce to patrons/students/staff, simplifies training and support, and is a great choice for remote and independent use • Publication Search feature, as well as links to current Title Lists from both the Common Menu and from within the user environment allow librarians and users to quickly identify included content and range of coverage in any Thomson Gale product

  12. PowerSearch Advantages • Using PowerSearch and InfoMark, libraries are able to tailor Thomson Gale content to their collection; customize their organization's presentation of their Thomson Gale content for the purposes of their unique community of users; and maximize ease-of-access for their library's local and remote users • The accuracy and convenience of Subject searching via controlled vocabulary terms is at the fingertips of the user. User-friendly presentation of the relationship of Subjects to Subdivisions, as well as to Broader, Narrower and Related Subjects aids librarians and educators in delivering bibliographic instruction, information literacy services, training, and curriculum support • Context-sensitive Help feature supports bibliographic instruction needs, as well as independent and remote usage

  13. PowerSearch Advantages • PowerSearch increases ease and speed in meeting curriculum support and homework support needs. Ability to Search and/or Limit by Publication Format, Target Audience, and Document Type gives librarians & users the ability to quickly access and identify sources of information specific to course assignment requirements • Consistent citation presentation of publication and source metadata for all Thomson Gale content simplifies bibliographic instruction, heightens users' abilities to make informed selections and simplifies citing • How To Cite feature provides assistance to librarians and educators supporting the needs of students, and offers the same level of assistance to independent and remote users

  14. Common User Experience InfoMarks Search Paths Search History Marked Items Dictionary Title List Help

  15. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  16. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  17. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  18. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  19. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  20. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  21. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  22. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  23. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  24. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  25. New Features • Content “Buckets” • Content Specific Limiters • Sort and Show • Subject Assisted Searching • How to Cite • Additional Databases • Additional linking • Additional Branding • Browseable Indexes • Search History

  26. Publication Search

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