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--- resources:hpb:technical:modes_of_access_to_the_hpb_database [2013/12/11 10:08] – [HPB Access] lefferts
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-==== FirstSearch ====
-FirstSearch is an online service which gives access to a rich collection of reference databases. In addition to searching on a large number of indexes which can be combined in any number of ways, the platform also offers
-  * cross searching of up to three databases,
-  * multiple interface languages,
-  * search options that include operators for proximity and plurals, as well as wildcards, and
-  * highlighting of search terms in search results.
-The FirstSearch interface was enhanced to incorporate CERL’s Assisted Searching functionality (based on the CERL Thesaurus and offering variant place and personal names) and the Annotations Facility that had already been successfully integrated in the CERL Thesaurus – allowing HPB users to share their views on the record contents with other users.
-The following website provides you with a first introduction into the FirstSearch search capabilities http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/firstsearch/; another useful resource is
-http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/firstsearch/using/basicsrefcard/FSbasics.pdf.
-In the FirstSearch environment, the HPB Database is also available through Z39.50 and by making use of IP recognition (see below).
-Read more about using FirstSearch with Internet Explorer 7 [[::resources:hpb:technical:firstsearch_ie|here]].
 === Use statistics ===
-In the past, CERL members were sent monthly search statements, outlining the search activity in their institution for the past month. At OCLC, CERL members can examine their own search statistics; CERL will therefore no longer distribute monthly search statement. To access the search statistics, CERL members can log on via http://www.stats.oclc.org using the FirstSearch account and password information that was sent to them in September 2007.
+CERL receives an annual high-level report of the use of the HPB database by its members. This report is presented to the CERL membership at its Annual General Meeting.

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