New Features Overview Version 7

Upgrading from a previous version of BookWhere? This New Features Overview will help experienced users quickly identify and enjoy the new features of this new release of BookWhere. Please take a moment to review this page.

• Support for Microsoft Windows Vista
  Previous versions of BookWhere had to be installed using Vista's Compatibility Wizard. BookWhere 7 will install seamlessly under Windows Vista.
• Compatibility with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
  Microsoft's newest browser, IE 8, was causing earlier versions of BookWhere to fail during the installation phase requiring that IE 8 be uninstalled so that BookWhere could install properly. This issue has been corrected and BookWhere 7 can be installed on machines running IE 8. BookWhere 7 also resolves a long standing issue with previous versions of Internet Explorer that could cause BookWhere to spontaneously shutdown, often while using other Windows applications with BookWhere running in the background.
• Support for idPass Authentication
  BookWhere provides connection information for thousands of library catalogs and databases. Although most of these are freely accessible, some are also subscription databases. These subscription services will usually require a username and password in order to allow searching their databases. Some services also require a higher level of security when authenticating so BookWhere now provides support for the idPass Authentication method. Previous versions of BookWhere only support Open Authentication.
• Editing of MARC records
  BookWhere 7 is now integrated with our companion product MARC Notepad. A single click on Edit MARC Record on the Toolbar will place selected records in the edit window and bring MARC Notepad into focus. A real time saver, MARC Notepad allows you to clean up records, remove extraneous tags, correct headings or add default holdings tags prior to importing the records into your own database. If you have not purchased MARC Notepad with BookWhere, you may request a free trial of this feature at any time. Simply click on the Edit MARC Record to open a web page and request your trial.
• Simpler Management of Serial Numbers
  If you have already been enjoying MARC Notepad, with BookWhere you know that a separate serial number was required to activate the MARC Notepad software. This can become very confusing when workstations are upgraded and these licenses need to be moved. With BookWhere 7, the editing capability can be turned on as a BookWhere Feature, with no need for a separate MARC Notepad Serial Number.
• Single installer for BookWhere and MARC Notepad
  We are always looking for ways to simplify the installation and upgrade of our products. We have integrated the installers for these products so upgrading BookWhere will also install the latest version of MARC Notepad automatically. If you already own a license for MARC Notepad you will not need to download and install the separate upgrade. If you do not use MARC Notepad you might like to enjoy a free trial, otherwise the software simply remains dormant but available should you decide later to give it a try!
• MARC XML export format
  BookWhere can now export properly formatted MARC XML files. This is of value to some of the newer integrated systems, such as Inmagic Genie, that import records in MARC XML rather than standard MARC format.
• XML Source Database Support
  Some databases actually provide records in XML format. Not to be confused with MARC XML, which is a specific XML schema. BookWhere now allows for configuration of XSL translation files for specific XML schemas. Shipping with BookWhere are the XSL files to support MODS and OAMARC schemas.

New Features Overview Versions 5 & 6

• Record Scoring and Rating Service
  Let BookWhere help you choose the best marc cataloguing record. Our Record Scoring and Rating Service, available to all WebClarity Maintenance subscribers, lets BookWhere help you easily select the best records from a set of results. For current maintenance customers this service automatically assigns a weighted score to each record displayed. A numeric score between 0 and 100 is assigned. BookWhere uses a traffic light metaphor to visually identifyGood, Average, Poor or Unknown quality MARC records. Without a current Maintenance Agreement BookWhere is unable to obtain a score for results and all records will render with the Unknown icon.
• Updated Record List
  BookWhere's Record List now shows Rating and Score as attributes of records returned by a search. Click on the column heading Rating or Score to sort records according to these values. Media Type Icons can also be sorted now!
  
• Updated Analysis Window
  BookWhere's Analysis Window now shows Rating icons to group records returned by a search according to their quality. A single click lets you filter out all but the best records from your search!
  
• Record Analysis using Media Icons
  Having difficulty locating multimedia materials? BookWhere 6 allows records to be analyzed based on their media type (format from record leader) using easily identifiable icons. Select the desired format to limit record list results to just those types of records being searched. e.g. CDs, DVDs, Computer files, Books, etc.
  
• Workflow Improvement - Export/SendTo process
  A checkbox on the Export/SendTo status message dialog allows for suppression of this popup. For experienced users, save several mouse movements and clicks for each record exported.
• Easily Set a Default database group
  Simply right-mouse click over any Database Group in the Choose Databases Window and choose 'Set as Default'. BookWhere will automatically select this group of databases for searching in all future sessions. No more manually selecting databases to search!
• Use Export and SendTo when opening a file of MARC records
  Have you ever received a file of MARC records and wanted to use BookWhere to select and export or SendTo a subset of these records? The Actions menu now allows access to these features when a file of MARC records is opened in BookWhere.
• Windows platforms supported: Windows XP, Windows 2000
  Since the release of BookWhere 5.0 we will no longer be supporting the Windows 95 or Windows 98 platforms. BookWhere 4.3.1 and BookWhere Academic 4.5.0 are the last releases of BookWhere available for these older Windows operating systems.
• Unicode™ support
  BookWhere now supports search, display and export of MARC records from encoded using MARC-8, Latin-1 or UTF-8. This is particularly important when working with Arabic, CJK, Hebrew, Russian and many other non-Latin based language materials. Although Unicode support is always on in BookWhere 5.0, it is necessary to select a Unicode font on your PC which can render these characters.
• Database Selection easier than ever!
  Now that BookWhere provides connection information to nearly 3000 databases we've created an easier and more intuitive Choose Databases window which includes filtering by keyword. The database list can more rapidly locate the desired library resource. In addition you may customize the display of database attributes to your liking, create groups of databases, add local database definitions and delete library catalogs from the full list, all from one easy to use interface.
• One click Management of Database Groups (Favourites)
  Right mouse-click over any Database in the list to instantly add it to one of your Groups or create a new Group on the fly. Double-click on a group name in the Choose Databases list to expand the group and see member databases. Right mouse click over a member to remove it from the group. Choose any group to make it a default for use in new search sessions(Options->Settings->General tab).
• AutoSync Improvements
  With the dramatic increase in the number of Z39.50 database connection parameters being maintained, an improved service now delivers updates to the BookWhere client several hundred times faster. As well database updates are now keyed against a unique internal record number at WebClarity so AutoSync will not damage Database Groups which may be defined locally each time we are notified of a library changing its connection parameters.
• Adding New Databases made easy!
  Adding new databases is now easier than ever, right from the Choose Databases window: right mouse-click ->New Database and enter all of the database information on a single screen. You can even test the database definition from an option at the bottom of the screen. BookWhere will now ask you if you would like to submit any locally added database entries to WebClarity's Z39.50 Target Directory (supports BookWhere's AutoSync service).
• Network Test
  In today's complex networking environments, we've made the process of determining connectivity even simpler - a network test within BookWhere can help to pinpoint connectivity problems due to local firewall policy.
• QuickSearch Toolbar
  We've incorporated at the top of every search session a quick search toolbar that accomodates the majority of searches our users wish to complete without having additional dialog boxes opening to enter each query. The toolbar comes complete with Search, Clear and Databases buttons. In combination with the Options->Settings->General tab 'Use QuickSearch Toolbar by default' it is possible to carry out searches against your favourite databases without having additional dialog boxes opening to enter each query.
• Improved Workflow when Exporting Records
  If your process involves always exporting records (appending them) to the same file, reduce the number of mouse-clicks when exporting records if you do not need the Export Records File Save dialog and the Export Records Status message displayed. These options along with defining the default export format, directory and filename can be configured under Options->Settings--Exporting tab.
• Enhanced Display Rules
  BookWhere comes preloaded with hundreds of display rules. These rules are basically the data elements extracted from MARC tags and subfields in retrieved records and used when building the Record List display or when exporting records in tabbed text format. Additional definitions have been added for:
  • Alternate Graphic Representation (880)
    Bibliographic Level (Leader '07)
    Character Coding Scheme (Leader ' 09)
    Electronic Location and Access (856)
    Imprint (260)
    Location (852)
    Main Entry - Personal Name (100)
    Main Entry - Corporate Name (110)
    Main Entry - Meeting Name (111)
    Main Entry - Uniform Title (130)
    Material Type (Leader '06-'07)
    Type of Record (Leader '06)
  Any of these new rules are available for use in the Record List or Record Export Display Windows. See Settings: Rules for configuration information.
• Revised Batch Searching
  This has always been a feature of BookWhere but required the use of an external text editor to create a list of ISBN's for searching. The workflow has now been simplified to:
  • Choose Databases
    Enter a Query (Batch tab)
    Enter or scan in a list of up to 50 search keys (such as ISBN's)
    Choose the search field and click Search
• Batch Results Window
  When carrying out a batch search, BookWhere will now sort the search keys into two separate lists: matched and unmatched keys as the search is proceeding. Once a the batch search is running switch to Window->Batch Results Window to watch the progress of the search and switch back to see results at Window->Session Window. Unmatched keys can be searched again against a different set of databases if desired.
• Extensive reorganization of File Locations/Windows Registry Settings
  In preparation for the new versions of Windows due out this year, and to make it easier to backup a BookWhere installation all files related to the normal operation of which BookWhere are now stored in the BookWhere program folder. Personal settings are stored in a file under the user's Documents and Settings folder and documents such as export files and session files will be saved by default to the user's My Documents folder.
• Enhanced Product Activation
  All of our software products require activation over the Internet prior to first use. After installing BookWhere, should any problem occur with your PC requiring re-installation a phone call or email to support has been necessary. With BookWhere 5.0, re-installing the product on the same computer will normally proceed without our intervention. As always contact WebClarity Technical Support should you require assistance with a re-install.

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