New Search link in new Primo UI should unlock & reset sticky facets
Can the new Primo UI be configured so all locked facets are unlocked and reset when the user clicks the “New Search”link on top of the new Primo UI toolbar?
Since the locked facets are programmed to remain active for the session, even after clicking “New Search”, the user may receive unanticipated results, and/or a result set of “No Records Found” if the sticky facets don’t apply to the new search.
For an example: A search on history narrowed to the subject of “History & Archaeology” with facets “Available in the Library” and NOT “Video” does a nice job of finding 42 items. But if the user has locked the facets and simply clicks the “New Search” link on the top toolbar, these same sticky facets will be applied to the next search. So, a new search for books on “Bird migration” = no records found.
This is confusing to the user and the users' expectation when they click the "New Search" link is to start completely over, with no facets locked.
Thank you for this suggestion . this was delivered as part of NERS 6125 in 2020
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Manu Schwendener commented
Primo VE:
Locked facets even stay locked if I click New Search in the main menu in a new tab or window.
I agree that this is not the expected behaviour, so probably shouldn't be the default.
But I'd really like it as an option in my user settings (when logged in). I find it a practical feature when I can activate it on purpose.