On August 13 2018, Temple University Libraries launched Blacklight as the enhanced version of the Library Search. In During these early weeks in production, the Library Technology Development team has been focused on addressing reported bugs and issues submitted by library staff and patrons. Some of ht hBelow is a list of major Blacklight updates and ongoing issues that we are aware of and working on.
Major updates from 8/13 to 9/6
Removed limit on number of loans displayed for My Library Account (previously only displaying 50 items or less)
Fixed bug with book cover thumbnails thumbnail bug (previously displaying wrong images in some cases)
Fixed issue bug where the availability status was not loading for items that are lost, missing, or not in place
Fixed issue with Aeon requests for SCRC materials: Reading room requests could not be accessed unless users logged into My Library Account. Since many SCRC users are not affiliated with Temple, a separate button was temporarily added for these type of requests, until we can find a more permanent solution.
Fixed Worked on addressing back-end issues with digitization and booking requests
Added "Back" button on the Bookmarks page
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Lack of sort options and date facet in Articles Search: This was an outstanding issue with our Primo Central Index integration, which we are working to resolve ASAP.
Bug with Refworks export: This was working at the time of launch and appears to be a ProQuest-related issue. We're also looking , but is now broken. We’re working to address this with ProQuest. (We would also like to add Refworks to the Articles Search export.
Availability status display not compatible with Internet Explorer
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Lack of location and call number information in text messages and email exports
Items from other libraries not offered transferrable via Blacklight when items are on reserve at current pickup location, which should be allowed Backbased on Alma rules
Ongoing back-end workflow issues with digitization requests
Availability status display not compatible with Internet Explorer
Note that this list is not comprehensive and does not include all of bugs/issues that we may currently be currently working on. If you have submitted input, it has been recorded and will be reviewed by the Blacklight team. In addition to the items above, LTD has also received broader feedback from library staff about potential enhancements and new features, which will be considered for future development work. This includes improving the export features , including emails and text messages, and addressing the navigational issues moving between the different parts of the Library Search.
Library staff may continue to provide additional input about the Library Search via tul-web-support@temple.edu and/or our public feedback form. Library Technology Development's first open session of the semester will also be held on Friday, September 7th from 1:00-2:00pm in the Paley Lecture Hall. During this session, I Emily Toner will lead a discussion about the Library Search/Blacklight, addressing questions and feedback from library staff.