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 ===== Section 3 Getting Started ===== ===== Section 3 Getting Started =====
 ==== 3.1 User Information ==== ==== 3.1 User Information ====
-To access Philippine eLib, open your web browser and type the server’s URL in the address bar (shown+  * To access Philippine eLib, open your web browser and type the server’s URL in the address bar (shown
 in Fig. 1). in Fig. 1).
 {{ :user1-url.png |}} {{ :user1-url.png |}}
-Figure 1 Website URL 
  
 ==== 3.2 Default Page==== ==== 3.2 Default Page====
-Users will be brought to this page as they enter the given link. +  * Users will be brought to this page as they enter the given link. 
-{{:elib._landing_page.png|}} +{{ :db1.png?nolink |}} 
-==== 3.3 Searching the Catalog ==== + 
-  * In searching books using the search catalog, The user can choose from different categories where the searching of books will be based. what is included in said catergories are the following: **Search by(default), Title, Author, Subject, Call Number, ISBN/ISNN and Tags.**+===== Section 4 Using the System ===== 
 +==== 4.1 Home Page ==== 
 +The Home page is where the user is directed after a successful login. It is where you can see the System Advisory, News Updates, Site Links, Contact Us, Membership and the Sidebar Menu that contains the buttons to proceed to Search Catalog Page and Book Cart Page. 
 + 
 +==== 4.2 Searching the Catalog ==== 
 + 
 +  * To search for a book, simply enter the keyword and hit the "Search" button. Upon hitting the "Search" button, you will be directed to the Search Module where the results will be shown. Basic and Advance Search can be done in the Search Module. See figure below. 
 +{{ :e.l.u_search1.png?nolink |}} 
 + 
 +==== 4.2.1 Two Ways of Searching ==== 
 +  * The are two ways of searching, "Basic Search" where there is no specific filter used. The other way of searching is called advance search where it allows the users to add more categories so that the search results will be more limited and filtered. 
 +=== 4.2.1.1 Basic Search === 
 +  * Basic search can be done easily as the user lands into the web page. The user is required to enter the keyword or information regarding the books that are to be searched. Basic search is not filtered and it will display all results in a general form. 
 +== How to use the Basic Search Feature == 
 +4.2.1.1.1 Enter the keyword into the text box provided and hit the "Search" button. 
 + 
 +4.2.1.1.2 Hit the "Search" button and you will be directed to the Search module where search results are provided. 
 +See figure below. 
 + 
 +{{ :elib._basicsearch.png |}} 
 +=== 4.2.1.2 Advance Search === 
 +  * This way of searching allows users to add more search categories for a better and specified search result.  
 +== How to use Advance Search == 
 +4.2.1.2.1 Click on the "Advanced tab". 
 + 
 +4.2.1.2.2 Enter the keyword into the search bar. 
 + 
 +4.2.1.2.3 To add more filter, click on the "Add" button, and another search filter will appear, If the user desires to add more search filter, the user can click the same "Add" button. However if a search filter is not needed anymore, the user can click the "subtract" button to remove the search filter. 
 + 
 +  * Boolean Search Filters are used to help users to be more specific in searching. This feature allows the users to limit the results that will be shown. For example, A user is searching for a book about South Pole with the given recommended authors. For the user to be able to search for that book; the user can enter South Pole choosing "Title" as category, The user must click the add button, and choose from the logical filters and choose "And" and also choose "Author" as category and the user can now enter the name of the author. The user can add more search filter to find the other recommended author, the user can click the same add button, and choose "Or" as logical filter, "Author" as category and enter the name of another author. A search result will be shown which corresponds to the need of a book containing "South Pole" as title **and** whose author is "Amundsen Roald", **or** "Cock, James". **Not** is used to restrict the system from showing a specific result.   
 +See Figure below 
 +{{ :elib.lu.adv.search2.png |}} 
 + 
 +==== 4.3 Book Cart ==== 
 +  * This feature allows users to order books whether hard copy or digital copy. note that not all books have digital copy. Book cart cannot be saved by users who does not have a subscription. However, The copy of the book cart can be sent via email to remind the user of the books that was included in the book cart. Purchasing of books can be done as a user is using the website, Users with paid subscriptions can still see the records on their book cart once they signed again. 
 + 
 +=== Adding Books on the Book Cart === 
 +  * To add a book on the book cart, simply click on the "Add to Cart button". See figure below 
 +{{ :elib._adv.searchresult.png |}} 
 +  * To view items on the cart, click on the "Book Cart Button" found in the dashboard menu, after It was clicked, the user will be directed to the list of books that is in the book cart. The user can also remove items by clicking "Remove Record button" aligned with a specific book. 
 +See figure below 
 +{{ :elib._book_cart_list.png |}} 
 +  * To have a copy of the record of the book cart, The user can click email list. The user will be prompted to enter email address where the records will be sent and the user will also be prompted to choose the type of email. 
 +See figure below 
 +{{ :elib._email.png |}} 
 +After the user entered the email and have a chosen a type, click send email. The list will be shown as the user checks the email address that is provided. 
 See figure below See figure below
-{{:elib._search_categories.png|}}+{{ :elib._emailres.png |}}