How do I save and organize favorite books, articles, etc. in my library account?

Answer

Saving favorites in Discover / Library Catalog

McDermott Library's Discover features a Favorites button that enables you to permanently keep track of any item of interest as you search.

1) To use this function, first ensure that you are signed in to Discover by checking for your name in the upper-right corner of your screen. Sign in with your NetID if necessary.

2) Next, click the "Add this item" button displayed near the print and email icons on any item of interest in you search results.

 

Catalog record with Add this item displayed with print and email  icons

 

3) The item will be added to your Favorites. Look for the Favorites icon Favorites icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and click to review your list.


Organizing Your Favorites

1) Select one or multiple items in your list to enable the Add Label button.

 

Add Labels button displayed above favorites list as well as below each item's title information

 

2) Click Add Label and name your categories as you like. Press Enter.

3) The item will be tagged with the label.

4) Find your customized label groups on the right side of your list to browse by category.

 

An example of favorites sorted into the Labels menu

 

  • Last Updated Apr 14, 2022
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