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Deep Linking into the NEOS CatalogueKenton Good
Information Technology Services
University of Alberta
Today
• How the NEOS Catalogue Works
• Configuration Files
• Deep Linking - Why
• Deep Linking Syntax
• Web Site Integration with the Catalogue
• What to do when main web server is down
Disclaimer
• Sirsi can and will change their URL Syntax with minimum Notice!
• I share this knowledge as a non-supported service
Session Management
• Session
• Approx. 14 minutes unless activity – reason why you can’t bookmark web catalogue URLs
• Preserves your history, marked records, etc.
Configuration Files
• Set Options for Web Catalogue Display– On/off switches– Control Look/Feel– Labels
• 1803 Lines Long
• Each NEOS Library (or group of Libraries) has a unique configuration file
What is Deep Linking?
• Link to Full Record
• “Canned Searches”
Deep Linking - Applications
• Pathfinder Links
• Reference Linking– Link Resolver (ex. SFX)– Database Linking (ex. Ovid)
• Customized Reserve Room Searches
Pathfinders
Link Resolvers
Database Linking - Ovid
Reserve Room Links
URL Syntax
• Base URL:http://ualweb.library.ualberta.ca
• Create the Session:/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/0/0/57/
• Go to the Correct Page:5/
URL Syntax 2
• Establish Your Library
?user_id=WUAARCHIVE
• Enter Your Search Query
&searchdata1=
• Limit by MARC Field
{650}
Confused Yet?
Samples
• See Handout
• http://ualweb.library.ualberta.ca/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/0/0/57/5?user_id=YYYYYYYYY&searchdata1=XXXXXXXX{020}
Web Site Integration
• Simple Search Box on Home Page
• Advanced Search Box on Home Page
• My Account
• Reserve Room
My Account
My Account Code
<form name="accessform" method=“post" action="http://sirsitest.library.ualberta.ca/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/0/0/30/">
<input type="text" name="user_id">
<input type="password" name="password">
<input type="submit">
</form>
Search Box on Homepage