NLS now uses publisher-provided book descriptions for most new titles added to the collection. These longer descriptions give more insight into book topics and content, making it easier for readers to identify titles of interest. These descriptions will appear – in the catalog, on BARD, and in NLS publications – as written by the publishers.
NLS Catalog
The main NLS Catalog search has many features that make it easy to enjoy our vast collection of audio and braille titles.- Optimizes search functionality and speed
- Directly links to BARD from catalog listings
- Allows patrons to submit a request to NLS for a title not found in the catalog
- Makes it easy to create and print book lists
- Allows patrons to sort search results by date (newest to oldest or oldest to newest)
- Includes:
- an ask-a-librarian feature, which goes to the NLS Information Services section
- an email button so patrons can send themselves information about a title
- optimized searching and cross-searching via links by author, subject, and format
- the ability to create saved searches
- automatic search history tabs
- optimized short and long-form formatting for printing
- easy-to-find links to the Find Your Library page and other NLS resources
Text-Only Search (Quick)
- Offers Quick, Single-Term, and Multiple-Term search interfaces
- Includes a Kids Zone Catalog for preschoolers through young adults
- Allows searches for a specific author, title, subject, or keywords – learn more in the Overview of Text-Only Interface
- Works well with screen readers