MOVING FORWARD: THE NEXT-GEN CATALOG AND THE NEW DISCOVERY TOOLS.

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Title:	MOVING FORWARD: THE NEXT-GEN CATALOG AND THE NEW DISCOVERY TOOLS.
Authors:	Weare, Jr., William H.¹ atwweare@.iupui.edu, Toms, Sue² atsuetoms@.istafrica.com, Breeding, Marshall³ marshall.breeding@librarytechnology.org
Source:	Library Media Connection. Nov/Dec2011, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p54-57. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms:	Catalogs, Computer software, *Library automation, Library browsing, Spell checkers (Computer programs), Integrated library systems (Computer systems)
Abstract:	The article explores two emerging solutions-next-gen catalogs and discovery products. A next-gen catalog incorporates features such as visually rich displays, virtual shelf browsing, a spell-check function, auto-completion options, and search-term suggestions, and social features that encourage patron participation, such as tagging, ranking, and reviews. The discovery products are a new type of software used in the library management system (LMS).
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article explores two emerging solutions-next-gen catalogs and discovery products. A next-gen catalog incorporates features such as visually rich displays, virtual shelf browsing, a spell-check function, auto-completion options, and search-term suggestions, and social features that encourage patron participation, such as tagging, ranking, and reviews. The discovery products are a new type of software used in the library management system (LMS).
ISSN:	15424715