AquaBrowser

• Overview
• My Discoveries
• Features

Provide a rewarding experience that returns patrons to the library

The AquaBrowser® discovery layer provides a fresh, modern interface for library collections which patrons of varied backgrounds can use independently, making each library visit more rewarding. Now offered through Software as a Service (SaaS), AquaBrowser is an affordable hosted solution with speedy set-up. AquaBrowser significantly enhances service quality with minimal impact on a library’s resources. It’s a sure ally in the library’s mission to serve its community, especially during times of increased usage and reduced funding.

AquaBrowser reveals library catalogs and local collections through a visually engaging Web 2.0 interface with built-in social networking, a big advantage over existing OPACs. It is used at more libraries around the world than all other discovery layer and next-generation user interfaces combined. The reason is clear: AquaBrowser provides the intuitive, feature-rich, and rewarding discovery experience that brings patrons back from the Open Web to the library for research--helping your library maximize its return on investment.

Enjoy a feature-rich environment for patrons and librarians

AquaBrowser motivates users to explore your library’s content by richly rewarding common search behaviors. Its unique “search, discover, refine” methodology provides features that help users quickly and easily uncover relevant results, and Word Cloud associations inspire them to explore more of your library’s resources. The built-in My Discoveries social networking experience invites users to interact and further engage with your library’s content. Accessible via mobile devices, AquaBrowser is designed to increase user independence and success, freeing staff to engage with patrons in new ways and take customer service to a new level.

Benefits of SaaS and Serials Solutions Hosting

The SaaS model allows AquaBrowser customers to keep pace with rapid technological advancement with no intervention from their staff. Upgrades will be rolled out consistently and automatically via Serials Solutions, renowned for its sophisticated, hosted library technology solutions. Set-up and implementation are also streamlined through the SaaS model, making upgraded service to the community a turn-key operation.

Further, AquaBrowser easily integrates with the library’s existing ILS system so that existing circulation information can be leveraged. Libraries that want to expand the interface to include their subscribed electronic content have the option of integrating AquaBrowser with a federated search product.

NOTE: Current customers with AquaBrowser instances will continue to be supported by Serials Solutions. New customers will be offered AquaBrowser SaaS.

Search AquaBrowser searches available content using a single query. Results are ranked by relevance.

Discover Encourages broader exploration using context sensitive associations. “Word Cloud” associations are automatically generated from your resources and link patrons to new paths that can broaden the scope of their search.

Refine Faceted navigation further exposes your library’s data to help users zoom into specific results sets and refine searches. Your library maps your data to create the facets.

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