Managing E-Sources

E-sources are subscription databases presented as search links on an e-sources page in Polaris PowerPAC. The library may limit access to specific e-sources, often to comply with the terms of the database subscription.

Unlike federated databases, which can be searched simultaneously along with the local catalog, e-source databases are searched separately. When the patron selects an e-source target, the patron uses the provider’s interface for searching (not the PowerPAC interface). When the e-source session is finished, the Polaris PowerPAC session is resumed.

Tip:
You can also offer remote databases that can be searched simultaneously in PowerPAC. See Managing Federated Search Targets.

To set up e-source targets, you need to get the appropriate connection information from the e-source provider and enter it in the PowerPAC profile, Categorization of e-source targets.