Starting May 13 you may
notice a new look and feel to the Library’s catalog.
To better serve WSU's
students, faculty, and staff we are upgrading to a new version of MnPALS
Plus . The new version retains all functionality of the current
interface, as well as adding new functionality such as:
- Mobile
Interface
- Alphabetic
browse of call numbers, titles, subjects, etc
- Enhanced
advanced search functionality
- Patron
Empowerment features with “Your Account”:
- Saving searches
- Ability to select records and store in favorite lists,
then print or email those lists
- Options to maintain multiple “favorites” lists
- Ability to select and renew multiple loans
- Ability to select multiple Interlibrary loans to renew or cancel
- Ability to select and cancel multiple holds
- Ability to select multiple bookings to cancel
- Ability
to link directly to a blank ILL request form
- Suggested
topics (subjects) based on your original search
- Faster
displays of facets
The upgrade
also lays the groundwork for possible future enhancements such as improved
authentication capabilities (using WSU ID/passwords) and amplified discovery
systems.
Note: From the Library's homepage, please refresh your browser (using the circular arrow), this will ensure you have the most current version of the Library's homepage which includes all of the updated links to our catalog and other resources. You may also need to clear your computer's cache.