What do the terms in the word cloud signify?
The word cloud shows related terms to the original search terms. AquaBrowser Library compares the original search terms to the Fiction Connection data and creates a "word cloud" of associations or overviews of areas of interest. These words are suggestions for discovering new information or to users come up with ideas for a new search. The word cloud includes the most relevant associations, foreign language translations, spelling variations, and synonyms.
How often is Fiction Connection updated and does it include forthcoming titles?
Once a month. Titles are profiled as they are reviewed, so if a title is reviewed three months pre-publication, it will be profiled at that time.
How far back does coverage go?
1997. Older titles by popular authors, classics and titles that are part of a series were added to improve coverage. A future project will include further improving our backlist.
Does Fiction Connection include children’s and young adult titles?
Yes, we started profiling children’s and young adult titles in January 2005 and profile all reviewed titles for grades 3 and up.
Does Fiction Connection include out of print titles?
Yes, since it is a readers’ advisory tool and the libraries using it may have many out of print titles on their shelves that their patrons might still be interested in. All editions -- in print and out of print – are listed on the detailed title display screen.
How do I set up Fiction Connection to search my library’s catalog?
Go to BIP, “My Account”, “Detailed Account Information”, “Click here to modify your library catalog linking within Fiction Connection”, and insert your library catalog’s predictable URL string.
How do I set up remote access so my patrons can use Fiction Connection from home?
First you will need to authenticate visitors to your website, and provide a link after that authentication that redirects them to http://www.fictionconnection.com. When this link is in place, you'll then need to send us the URL that successfully-authenticated users reach last before being redirected to http://www.fictionconnection.com, and we will enter that URL into your account. To supply us with this URL, please contact Bowker Technical Support.
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