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Researcher > Explore
Alexandria's Explore is a visually engaging, graphical =
interface that uses large, clickable icons to locate items or resources in =
your collection. The Explore interface is especially helpf=
ul for those who can't read or write fluently and find text-based searches =
difficult (or impossible) to use=E2=80=94simply click a button to perfo=
rm a search! It's perfect for separating your catalog into Collections=
. Additionally, the entire visual interface can be completely customized an=
d used a number of different ways to meet the needs of your library. This i=
ncludes changing the Alexandria interface color scheme
To access the Explore interface, add
There are two ways to search using Explore:
To search using the Alexandria Explore interface, click on any one of the =
picture-buttons. Some of these pictures will perform instant searches, othe=
r will take you to new panes, and some can even open outside websites in a =
new tab of your web browser. Explore panes that show the most frequently ch=
ecked-out items, award-winning books, eBooks, or even the newest arrivals t=
o the collection. The contents, events, and actions that are performed when=
you click one of the graphic elements depends on what's been defined in th=
e Explore Builder.
For example, clicking an Explore pane buttons can:
For instance, if your school has a subscription to the EBSCO database=
, you could create an Explore button to launch an internet browser pointed =
at EBSCO's website. Or, you might want to change an Award Winners button to=
only search nominees for the current year. If your library doesn't circula=
te eBooks, you could disable the eBooks button, etc.
The results returned from an Explore-based search look exactly the same = as those from a standard search.
When exploring panes beyond your default(s), you can return by clicking = Back.