ISSN 1443-0568 | no. 73 | February 2005
Libraries The National Library announced in December 2003 that the Kinetica system would be redeveloped with a phased, modular approach through 2004 and 2005. Libraries A Google-like searching interface enables easy searching, and advanced and command searching options are also available. Searching for a particular format is facilitated by the use of checkboxes from both the simple and advanced search screens. Several limits are provided through the advanced searching option to further refine a search: limit by date, limit to the holdings of libraries in a particular state or states, or limit to material held only in your library. A new release of Libraries Australia planned for early March will also allows users to limit a search to material not held in your library. There are also improved options for:
In addition to password access it is also possible to get access to the service via IP authentication. Libraries Australia provides links to high-quality Internet guides on Australian subjects such as law, literature, government and family history, a link to a range of Australian and overseas search engines and the Ask a Librarian service. A different library is highlighted each month, with information about the size and strengths of its collection and a link through to its catalogue. Libraries Significant improvements will be offered to Australian libraries and the communities they serve through the redevelopment of Kinetica. Libraries For more information on access to Libraries Australia contact the Kinetica Helpdesk on 1800 026 155 or by email at kinetica@nla.gov.au |
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