Require login to bookmark
We've received several tickets from our member libraries reporting that patrons' bookmarked items aren't being saved. It seems this happens because patrons are bookmarking items while logged out. Although Vega does display a warning that users need to log in to save bookmarks, we believe user errors could be minimized if the option to bookmark items were only available after confirming the user is logged in.
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Sarah Kasprzak
commented
We have not yet turned Account Portal back on and the temporary bookmarks feature still works for us. This has been handy for us as we have a few staff accounts that are very unresponsive and laggy due to a large number of lists. We've been able to improve workflow for staff by having them build a list without being signed in and then sign in to add the titles to a list in their account without dealing with lag while searching. Best case scenario would be to fix the performance issue for showcase accounts but it is nice to have this option in the meantime.
Aside from that, I think I would like to see the guest bookmark action reinstated. If it can't work, it should be hidden, but if it can, seeing the option might prompt a user to try it and sign in. If it just doesn't display, they may never realize the function exists.
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Kathryn Brew
commented
I would prefer a restoration of the ability for logged-out users to create temporary bookmark lists, but if not possible, or in the meantime until restored, yes please modify the bookmark feature to say that you must log in to view them.
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Maria Laude
commented
The Bookmark feature does not seem to work now that the new patron account feature has been released. A user can click the bookmark icon and gets the message "temporarily saved to Bookmarks", but there is no way to see them. Is it possible to remove this option or changing the message to indicate the user must login to save?
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Grace
commented
I would love to see what items are already saved under a bookmark as I have at least 20 different bookmarked lists. I want to be able to hover over an already bookmarked item and see what list I have it on.
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Emma Olmstead-Rumsey
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I agree that this would be a great settings change. There is no point in 'bookmarking' for a single session, it just sets patrons up for frustration.