Infotrac Onefile Enhancements

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From the InfoTrac listserv, please read the message below and also click on the link provided below to see an overview of the enhancements. Note “InfoTrac OneFile” will be changing its name to” General Onefile.”
 
Dear Gale Customers:
 
During the week of August 13th, Gale will release a set of new features to Gale's InfoTrac databases and the PowerSearch platform.  I wanted to share with you a set of slides that will walk you through some of these new features.  These new features will automatically be turned on and be made available to all PowerSearch users.
 
We are extremely excited about launching these features, especially since many of them were developed in response to end-user feedback.  Please review the slides and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.  We will be updating our user guides, navigation guides and other materials in the coming weeks, prior to the release.
 
Here's an overview of the enhancements to PowerSearch: http://www.gale.com/Technical/PowerSearchSummer.ppt
 
Some key features to note:
 
Search Alerts with RSS export: Set up instant search alerts and journal alerts, with the added ability to create RSS feeds of InfoTrac content.
Did You Mean? When a search fails to bring desired results, you’ll be given alternate spellings and more preferred search terms to find appropriate results.
Search Within Results: Dynamically refine search results to pinpoint specific information by adding or excluding more terms to queries.
Enhanced Limiting: After a search is completed, the left sidebar will be repurposed to provide users with the option of selecting subject terms, subdivisions, article types and publications to allow further limiting of results.
Enhanced Navigation: Based on feedback, changes have been made to improve the interface navigation, including the creation of document tools (print, email, cite, download, translate) that appear in a visible box on each document.
Enhanced Tabs: The number of results now will appear on each tab, and color variation will be added to the tabs to signify more content behind the other tabs.
Enhanced Bookmarks: Direct access to individual documents, searches and collections of documents will be made available through PowerSearch Bookmarks, which are clearly visible, easy to use, and always persistent.
Improved “How-to-Cite” Functionality: MLA and APA formats for citations will be provided, with accurate elements, correct spacing and formatting.
Publication Details: More information about each publication will be provided, including embargo periods, publisher address and contact information, and publication descriptions.
Thank you! You may contact Nader M. Qaimari, Senior Director, PowerSearch Programs if you have questions. Nader.Qaimari@thomson.com
 

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