Blacklight release notes 8/3/2020

Created by Emily Toner
Last updated: Aug 03, 2020
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  • Reintroduced all request functionality (which is coordinated with Alma fulfillment unit updates) and added a redesigned button/form labelled “How to Get This.” This new design will emphasize a wider range of fulfillment options beyond just “Request,” including more context about self-service options and the incorporation of the “Get Help Finding a Digital Copy” option

  • Removed options to add article bookmarks to the Bookmarks feature

  • Removed the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service links from applicable records in Library Search. Links to HathiTrust will remain for public domain items only.

  • Removed temporary emergency banner

  • Added method to toggle between on-campus and off-campus configurations, in case of emergency updates

  • Added "Awaiting Reshelving" availability status display, which is based on the Alma configurations for returned items

  • Added loan due date to availability status display when item is checked out

  • Updated “My Library Account” request information to include “Held Until” dates

  • Updated resource type configurations in Articles search, in anticipation of transition to the Central Discovery Index (CDI)

  • Updated styling for mobile view of availability status display

  • Updated styling for "direct to source" links in Articles search

  • Updated bento box display for empty searches

  • Fixed bug for date range facet displays

  • Improved indexing processes, including for Alma bibliographic deletes, holdings/items deletes, and portfolio deletes/deactivations