Display Note for 856 links instead of full link
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Gina commented
In Creative Bug records, there is now only one link inviting patrons of the Amenia Library to click. There's no way for patrons of other libraries to know that the titles are also available to them.
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Lisa Ferry commented
I spend a good part of my work day at the circulation desk and have personally received complaints from several patrons regarding the their frustration with the URL links as they are currently displayed. A common comment is, "I thought the new catalog was supposed to be EASIER to use." Please make things clearer for both the patrons using the catalog and the staff who have gone from promoting it to defending our switch to it.
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Carol Donick commented
The way the links are shown now, no one can figure out which link they should click on for the Kent Library, which makes the links pretty useless, and keeps patrons from using the resource. A note showing which link is for which library would be much clearer
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Victoria commented
The current URLs are confusing for our patrons across 66 libraries...if anything, it deters them from using those links. Make it easier for our users!
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Courtney Tsahalis commented
The current display is unclear – this creates a barrier to access for patrons wishing to use our resources through the Discover catalog.
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Meg Soltis commented
URL links are not patron friendly. It is very confusing as to how to connect to a patron's particular library which may be just enough to scare off patrons from using Vega.
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Dave Jones commented
It is frustrating for patrons to choose from URLs that need clear identification of the connected library. Displaying the notes rather than the links for this field allows patrons to access materials belonging to their library rather than clicking and hoping they have access.
This is crucial in a consortium where a bib could have multiple links. No patron will click numerous links to see if they can access something. -
Tamara Gaskell commented
We are a small library in a consortia, and our library does not display in the facets. Libraries should be listed alphabetically rather than by record count for consistency and so that smaller libraries are not buried. Also, current URLs are incomplete and unclear for patrons. It is not easy for them to get to their libraries resources.
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Lisa Bondy commented
URL displayed can look sloppy and confusing to patrons. A note could direct patrons to the appropriate resource in a much more streamlined, concise way, making the catalog records more user-friendly.
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greenvillelibrary commented
My library collection is smaller than some and is not showing in the facet list.
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Janice Regula commented
We are a large consortia and our locations should be listed in alphabetical order to provide consistency
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Joshua Skou commented
This UI is too complex for our patrons to navigate. Greater clarity is needed when linking patrons to digital items connected to their library.
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Addie Smock commented
The URL display is unclear to the point of causing patron confusion. This creates a roadblock for patrons wishing to access our resources through the catalog
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Neena commented
The URLs have caused so much internal confusion. The URL solution is not a solution as patrons can't easily find local digital materials, which vary library to library in our consortia. We need clearly labeled notes, denoting what library each link is for and clearly showing that there are multiple links.
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Emily Chameides commented
URL links are not patron friendly, lacking clear identification of the connected library.
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Amy Smith commented
We are a large consortia and our locations should be listed in alphabetical order to provide consistency and make it easier for all the communities to find items in their location.
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Alexis Camarda commented
It is frustrating for patrons to be forced to choose from various URLs that lack clear identification of the connected library. From an accessibility perspective, we should aim to include accessible links whenever possible to spare patrons who use screen readers from having to listen to the entire URL being read aloud.
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Darren Lanspery commented
We require this update to make the patron's experience the best and least confusing it can be
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philmontlibrary commented
URL links are not patron friendly, particularly when they cannot discern which one to click or find their library.
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Mountain Top Library commented
Accessibility is paramount for us and without this improvement, our patrons will find it either difficult or impossible to access what they want