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Revise display logic so that collection names do not display as corporate authors
Based on the MARC 21 standards, collection names are in the 710 field. For example:
710 2 Alumni Ph.D./Th.D. Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary)
As in https://catalog.ptsem.edu/record=b3319515~S1
This is a typical way that most libraries handle their collection names. However, the current Summon mapping and display rules result in the collection name appearing as the author in the search results when there is not a main author for the work: https://go.exlibris.link/DZxpskWX
Do black lives matter?: how Christian scriptures speak to Black empowerment
by Alumni Ph.D./Th.D. Collection (Princeton Theological Seminary)
edited by Bowens, Lisa M.; Edwards, Dennis R. (Biblical scholar)
2023How…
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Search within Summon Admin Console
The list of features available in the Summon Admin Console has grown large and it can be difficult to find the setting you are looking for. It would be helpful to have a search bar in the navigation bar on the left that searches all the pages and can help locate the desired setting.
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Make automatic completion of bibliographic information selectable.
As for ClientCenter, I would like the administrator to be able to select whether or not to apply the function of automatic completion of bibliographic information to titles registered in Library Specific Holdings. This is because it is sometimes preferable to register bibliography exactly as admin entered.
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Customisable Snippet size
We would like to be able to customise the Snippet size in the Administration Console.
Snippet size for search results has a fixed length, displaying a short text that makes it difficult to assess the relevance of a specific search result.
In order to expand the viewable section of the snippet/abstract, it would be useful to have a customizable length of characters for the snippet in the Administration Console.
5 votes -
Display Language Filter after search in default search language
Currently the Language Filter on the left hand side of the search results displays (some) languages in their original language and character encoding (see: 日本語, 한국어, ไทย...) while other languages in the facet/filter are displayed in English (English, Japanese, Korean...).
Allow the Language Filter to be metadata independent, displaying language results consistently in the default search language (English, German, etc.)2 votes -
Include a mapping field for indexed names and titles
Added entries in a MARC 7xx field should have their own Summon Field Name and be displayed in the preview and detail page. This is a basic need for music and sound recordings which often contain several titles by multiple people. Users will then be able to click on the indexed name or title in the display page and search for other resources containing it.
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Subgroups "Citation Trail" of Summon Usage
The Subgroups "Citation Trail" of Summon Usage Report seems not available actually.
https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Summon/Product_Documentation/Summon_Analytics/040Subject_Areas#Action_Groups_and_SubgroupsGroup: Exploration
Subgroup: Citation TrailWe heard from your support that the description about "Citation Trail" of this article will be removed.
Could you consider to modify Summon Usage report to get the usage of "Citation Trail" ?6 votes -
Request to send monthly maintenance notices a little earlier
It seems that maintenance for Summon or 360 Link is done every month, but maintenance notices are sent a few days in advance.
If it is a few days in advance, the library may not be able to notify users in time.It would be appreciated if you could send out the notice a little earlier, or at least the week before, so that users can be notified in plenty of time.
If there is a fixed maintenance day, such as the 3rd Saturday or 3rd Sunday of each month, please let us know.1 vote -
3 votes
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"Refine Your Search" improvement with OR search
It would be useful to be able to narrow down "Refine Your Search" items by multiplying high priority items by OR search. For example, it would be good to be able to narrow down the search to only those contents that fall under either "Library Catalog" OR "Full Text Online". Currently, when all items in "Refine Your Search" are checked, they are narrowed down by AND search.
10 votes -
Changes to the default content type mapping to accommodate music
The current default MARC field mapping for web resources and computer files includes an option for MARC field 008(026). For most content types, this field position indicates that the resource has online content or is accessed electronically.
HOWEVER
Music scores and sound recordings have a different set of values for the 008 field. Their data elements for the 008(26) position indicate that the resource has accompanying matter, such as historical information, biographical content, or a discography.By having the 008(26) as a default MARC mapping for all types, many music resources will get incorrectly identified as web resources or computer…
7 votes -
360 Core Client Center Manging Reports
I see the subject field is available in the Journal report but not in the Tracked Ebooks report.
It would be useful to have the field subject in the Tracked Ebooks report when you download it,1 vote -
Chat Widget Obstructs Functionality on Small Screens
Hi,
I have noticed that the Springshare V2 LibChat widget covers the "New Search" and sorting options on small screens (see attached image). It would be helpful if the widget moved to a location where it does not cover any functionalities, such as horizontally in the top right corner.
While I know that the widget's position can be adjusted to sit next to other menu icons, we prefer the right positioning on large screens. It would be a significant improvement if this issue could be addressed.
Kind regards,
Carl Johannesson3 votes -
add more subject and sub-subjects to EJP
add more subject and sub-subjects to EJP like Social Media, AI, Hospitality an& Tourism, Graphic Design, Interior Design, ........
1 vote -
Summon integration with SirsiDynix Enterprise
EBSCO EDS integrates with SIrsiDynix's Enterprise catalog tool, allowing discovery content to be surfaced and accessible via the catalog, alongside a user's account info, physical items on loan etc - all in one place. I'd like to see Summon similarly integrate with SD Enterprise.
3 votes -
360 Admin API
360 Admin API is still In Development, so please make it available soon.
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/360-services/apis/360-admin-api/1 vote
AdminTamar Ganor
(Admin, Ex Libris)
responded
Hello,
This idea has been closed by mistake, I apologize for the inconvenience.
It will be reviewed and addressed by the regular workflow of content requests.
My sincere apologies.
Kind regards,
Tamar Ganor
Content Product Manager
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Public notes to have text formatting including hyperlinks
Be able to format Public Notes which appear on the Serials Publications list including adding hyperlinked text to provide users with more details.
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Restore the ability to search note fields with Basic Search
We request that the ability to search note fields using basic search be restored as before.
The note fields contain many important keywords to help users encounter the materials they need.6 votes -
date limiter buttons - keep the end date open rather than automatically entering a value of today's date
issue with the "quick pick" date limiter options (1 year, 3 years, etc.) - a "hard" end date is set (today's date) which is invisible to the user unless they click the pencil icon, meaning any results with future publication dates will be excluded from the search results. It's really common for journal articles to show a publication date in the future, and the way the date shortcut buttons are configured, any such articles will not be include in the results. We believe this is counter to what users expect when they use date limiters, and in particular the "shortcut"…
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Please change the contents of "Problem Link Report" email being sent out
If you don't have the original text in Google Scholar and when clicking find@ and there will be a button to request help from the library. If you use that button to request a copy, an email will be sent to the administrator.
Could you change the content of "problem link report" email form a little?
Unfortunately, Korean translated version is currently not unavailable.
We have noticed that the provided URL exhibits characteristics consistent with spam. We kindly request that you consider relocating it using the information provided below for improved reliability and security.
Google Scholar has a button to…
6 votes
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