HOLLIS vs. HOLLIS Classic

As you may already know, 2 different HOLLIS systems are available for you to use in searching for library materials at Harvard: HOLLIS (the new "discovery" system released earlier this year) and HOLLIS Classic (the online system we've been using for a some time). The Baker Business Library recently defined the main differences between the two systems, and they did such a nice job I'm simply going to reproduce their definitions here (with thanks to them!):

HOLLIS  

    * Intuitive search and display

    * Defaults to relevance ranking. Sorting by date is an option.

    * Suggests related terms, alternative spellings and other ways to refine or expand your search

    * Forgiving search interface, relevence ranking, inclusion of tables of contents make it best for discovering what is available.

    * Relevance ranking makes it good for finding known items with imprecise information (eg: the journal, Science).

HOLLIS Classic

    * Use to search in non-roman alphabets

    * Supports string (phrase) searching

    * More display options for print/save/send

    * Best for precision searches for known items.

    *  Allows emailing of selected records

    * Most up to date information. Use for new titles

We have been told that the new HOLLIS should be able to support searching in non-roman alphabets by the end of 2010, and that HOLLIS Classic will be maintained until it does.

For more details, please see the Baker Business Library page, Which catalog to use?

At your service,

Cheryl