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04/04 404 Search Stations
Many of the setup options depend on which interface, text or visual, or both, you
use on your search stations. Each has its own windows and search options:
Text interface
Visual interface
The text interface lets the patron enter a term and choose one of the many
indexes in your database to search. Patrons can narrow a search to find items
belonging to a reading program or that meet Boolean search criteria, and set
limiters on their searches. Search results are detailed and contain hyperlinks
that let patrons expand or refine their searches. The Text OPAC Setup tab (see
page 410) has options that apply only to the text interface.
The visual interface is designed for lessexperienced patrons. Its windows
have abbreviated information, a graphical appearance, easytouse buttons,
and larger fonts than the text interface. It incorporates preconfigured
searches and a simplified typein window. This interface is easier for patrons
to use, but requires more time to set up. The Visual OPAC Setup tab (see page
415) has options that apply only to the visual interface.
Both interfaces can provide patrons with many research tools. These include
launching other applications, linking to Web pages, building bibliographies,
viewing their search history, and printing selection lists, title records, and
bibliographies.
The General Setup tab (see below) has settings for choosing the interface and
options that apply to both interfaces.
General Setup tab
On the General Setup tab, you determine: which interface text or visual, or
both to use at your search stations; whether or not patrons can access the
printer, the Bookbag, other applications, or the Internet; and your passwords.