Advanced Search implementation and structure

[lklic]

Add a new "advanced search" and change the current one to "structured search".

The new advanced search should be able to query the following fields, each with its own input box:

Artworks

• [x] Title (free text)
• [x] creator (lookup)
• [x] material (drop-down)
• [x] technique (drop-down)
• [x] type (drop-down)
• [x] creation date (date picker)
• [x] Subject (lookup)
• [x] Repository (lookup)
• [x] History of ownership (free text)

Photograph

• [x] Repository (lookup)
• [x] Photographer (lookup)
• [x] Production date (year range)
• [x] Technique (lookup) {i.e. photomechanical print or gelatin silver print}

Artists/Photographer

• [x] Name (free text)
• [x] Date of birth (year range)
• [x] Date of death (year range)
• [x] Nationality (Lookup)
• [x] Gender (dropdown)
• [x] Active Location (location lookup + map)

For the location lookup, it would be nice to have the option to select the place or be able to use the map component to search for an area on a map.

[lklic]

It would also be nice to be able to have a toggle for each one of these fields to switch between full text search (which can also search through non-reconciled data), and lookups, that can only use reconciled data.

[spykoulouris]

Should the new advanced search be available only for artworks? Do you think we can include photographs in those fields?

[lklic]

I think we can try a form switch to be able to search across photographs, artists and repositories.

[AndreasMichelakis]

Could you please provide me with a list of inputs for photograph and artist advanced search?

[lklic]

@AndreasMichelakis I have updated the original issue text and have added the fields for each type

[AndreasMichelakis]

Advanced search is now available for Artworks, Photographs & Artists at https://artresearch.net/resource/SearchAdvanced .

There are two things missing from this implementation:

1. Map visualization when searching for a location (this is currently not supported by the platform) 2. Date range (will be added soon)

Please let us know whether we should add the option in the start page as well as any other comments regarding this implementation.

[spykoulouris]

That's' great, thank you guys!

Do you think it is possible to make this page shorter? Perhaps providing a pick-up list of the various fields and having only one line to fill out (and a + button to add more lines if needed).

Here's what Harvard's Hollis advanced search looks like: https://hollis.harvard.edu/primo-explore/search?vid=HVD2&mode=advanced

[spykoulouris]

Also instead of having separate tabs for Artworks, Photographs, and Artists I think it will be easier for users to select if they want to search for one of these categories similarly to Hollis's function (search for Everything, Library Catalog, Reserves, Barcodes).

[AndreasMichelakis]

@spykoulouris Thank you for taking the time to comment and for all the suggestions. We are looking into these.

[AndreasMichelakis]

@spykoulouris @lklic @MinadakisNikos

The Advanced search now works by adding required fields rather than having to remove all unnecessary ones. Please let us know whether we should proceed with adding the advanced search option in the home page.

Please note that due to ResearchSpace limitation , we cannot keep inserted values as when a new form element is added all data are lost.

[spykoulouris]

Hi Andrea. The search does not work me when I press the button.

I see what you mean of not being able to keep the inserted values when adding a new element. That will be a problem for users.

[spykoulouris]

I think the layout of the page looks much better now. Thanks!

[AndreasMichelakis]

Hi Andrea. The search does not work me when I press the button.

I see what you mean of not being able to keep the inserted values when adding a new element. That will be a problem for users.

@spykoulouris Could you please let me know what query you are running? I just run : And yields appropriate results. There is a change there is a problem with user permissions.

[spykoulouris]

Sorry you are right. There is a huge blank space between the search fields and the results though, making the results difficult to see. The user should scroll down a lot to find them. I use Firefox (in case the problem is caused by my browser.

[AndreasMichelakis]

I just tested with Chrome, Edge, Opera, Firefox and works ok: Also, it is now possible to collapse the search form:

Could you please send me a screenshot?

[spykoulouris]

Resolved. The problem does not persist now.

[lklic]

a few changes to make:

• remove the search form around the search box (the collapsable one)

• remove the following text from the top of the page and just leave "advanced search" "All form options must be filled. To add one, simply click on Add You can always reset the form to its original state by clicking on Reset form It is best that you first add all neccessary options, as inputs are cleared after each option addition or removal."

• move the restet form button to the bottom right of the search "area"

[AndreasMichelakis]

Done:

[lklic]

Great! Could you remove the border and collapsible part around the search form? We didn’t think that was necessary, even though it can be convenient for visualization it seemed a bit distracting.

Thanks

[AndreasMichelakis]

All borders and header of the collapsible panel were removed. The functionality is still there and users can hide the form by clicking on "Collapse" :

Then, users can expand the form by clicking on "Expand"

Users can hide the form after a search to focus on results. Of course, as borders are now removed, the option to collapse is not distracting while completing the form.

Please let us know if any other change is needed.