This month's Did You Know explains how you can limit search results in Sierra or Encore using a simple b: or c: code added to your keyword search terms. Multi-site libraries can limit to all the buildings in their agencies, or libraries can search their area where geographic scopes are available. Check it out!
This month's Did You Know highlights the optional Hold Note field in hold records. If you've never used a Hold Note, check out the document for some tips!
An updated listing of the Material Type codes used in bibliographic records to determine what format facet will display in Sierra and Encore (the OPAC), has been uploaded to the Support Site. The listing can be found under Resources > Code Lists. The updated listing includes the newly approved Boardbook, Braille and Combo Blu-Ray/DVD values.
An updated listing of Location codes in Sierra is now availalbe on the Support Site under Resources > Code Lists. This list replaces the 2014 version which was previously on the site.
The 2019 weekly magazines have been created. See below for list. List can be found by searching by OCLC no. “2019”. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us.
Aviation week and space technology (2019) b24169237
The draft copy of the October 28, 2018 PC Circulation Committee Minutes have been posted to the Support Site. They can be found on the Site under Meeting Documents and then scroll down to Circulation Committee.
The draft copy of the October 18, 2018 PrairieCat Technical Services Commiittee Minutes have been posted to the PC Support Site. They can be found on the Site under Meeting Documents and then scrolling down to PC Technical Services Committee.
The Training Committee has changed the name of our monthly tip document from Tip of the Month to Did You Know? This month's Did You Know covers best practices for placing Book Club Holds. Several Training Committee members have tested and feel it is better NOT to use the feature in Sierra that allows you to place up to 99 holds simultaneously on a title.
