Release Notes - November 2024

Item Details for 07.11.24	What does this mean?
You can now link directly to your school's homepage using a custom site name URL (e.g., junior.microlibrarian.net). This makes sharing school-specific links more reliable.	121225: Simplifies access to your school's library homepage with direct custom links, great for sharing and linking from other platforms.
A new Reading List widget has been added to the homepage, allowing students and staff to quickly access and promote recommended reading material directly from the dashboard.	116770: Makes it easier to promote, share and manage reading lists, encouraging wider reading across the school.
The top of each Resource Page now shows key info like ISBN, resource type, and location. A new pop-up lets users see full details without leaving the page.	121269: General improvement to user experience with easier-to-use tools and better layout.
Menus in the new management interface now include dividers and spacing improvements, making navigation clearer and more user-friendly.	121272: Improves usability and navigation, making it easier for staff and students to find what they need quickly and confidently.
Search functionality has been improved to deliver more relevant and helpful results for users.	115330: Increases search accuracy and usability with smarter suggestions and new filtering options, helping users find what they need.
The top of each Resource Page now shows key info like ISBN, resource type, and location. A new pop-up lets users see full details without leaving the page.	121269: General improvement to user experience with easier-to-use tools and better layout.
Student biographies on profiles will now display cleanly without raw HTML code, making them easier to read.	120966: Improves student profile display, providing a cleaner and safer experience for all users.
A new Reading List widget has been added to the homepage, allowing students and staff to quickly access and promote recommended reading material directly from the dashboard.	116770: Makes it easier to promote, share and manage reading lists, encouraging wider reading across the school.
The Reading List page layout has been updated to improve usability. It's now easier to spot when more items are available in a list.	121270: Improves usability and navigation, making it easier for staff and students to find what they need quickly and confidently.
Search functionality has been improved to deliver more relevant and helpful results for users.	115330: Increases search accuracy and usability with smarter suggestions and new filtering options, helping users find what they need.
The book issuing and returning process has been streamlined for faster, easier use in school settings.	121044: Speeds up key workflows like searching or issuing, saving time for staff and improving student flow at busy times.
A new Reading List widget has been added to the homepage, allowing students and staff to quickly access and promote recommended reading material directly from the dashboard.	116770: Makes it easier to promote, share and manage reading lists, encouraging wider reading across the school.

Item Details for 11.11.24	What does this mean?
Book images throughout the system (including author profiles and book results) now load faster and display correctly, improving the overall visual experience.	119588: Speeds up key workflows like searching or issuing, saving time for staff and improving student flow at busy times.

Item Details for 14.11.24	What does this mean?
Book images throughout the system (including author profiles and book results) now load faster and display correctly, improving the overall visual experience.	121732: Speeds up key workflows like searching or issuing, saving time for staff and improving student flow at busy times.
Resource pages have been enhanced to show more relevant information and easier navigation.	121271: Improves usability and navigation, making it easier for staff and students to find what they need quickly and confidently.

Item Details for 18.11.24	What does this mean?
A new Reading List widget has been added to the homepage, allowing students and staff to quickly access and promote recommended reading material directly from the dashboard.	121153: Makes it easier to promote, share and manage reading lists, encouraging wider reading across the school.

Item Details for 21.11.24	What does this mean?
New management update name of OPAC to Borrower Portal	121273: General improvement to user experience with easier-to-use tools and better layout.
Important product notifications will now remain on screen until you either read or close them. This ensures no critical updates are missed.	122023: Makes sure important updates are not missed by staff or students, helping everyone stay informed.

Item Details for 25.11.24	What does this mean?
Staff can now scan borrower numbers in 'My Books' without manually clicking the input box. A clear ('X') button has also been added for smoother processing of multiple borrowers.	122016: General improvement to user experience with easier-to-use tools and better layout.
Resource pages have been enhanced to show more relevant information and easier navigation.	122018: Improves usability and navigation, making it easier for staff and students to find what they need quickly and confidently.
Important product notifications will now remain on screen until you either read or close them. This ensures no critical updates are missed.	94767: Makes sure important updates are not missed by staff or students, helping everyone stay informed.
Important product notifications will now remain on screen until you either read or close them. This ensures no critical updates are missed.	122022: Makes sure important updates are not missed by staff or students, helping everyone stay informed.
Failed avatar calls with error 404 will not be logged in app insights to reduce the noise	121282: General improvement to user experience with easier-to-use tools and better layout.

Item Details for 28.11.24	What does this mean?
Search functionality has been improved to deliver more relevant and helpful results for users.	122175: Increases search accuracy and usability with smarter suggestions and new filtering options, helping users find what they need.
The book issuing and returning process has been streamlined for faster, easier use in school settings.	122262: Speeds up key workflows like searching or issuing, saving time for staff and improving student flow at busy times.
The book issuing and returning process has been streamlined for faster, easier use in school settings.	121274: Speeds up key workflows like searching or issuing, saving time for staff and improving student flow at busy times.
The 'Disable Timeline' option has been removed from Social Settings and can now be configured directly via the homepage layout.	122021: Improves usability and navigation, making it easier for staff and students to find what they need quickly and confidently.
The 'Disable Timeline' option has been removed from Social Settings and can now be configured directly via the homepage layout.	122021: Improves usability and navigation, making it easier for staff and students to find what they need quickly and confidently.