Syndetics Unbound & Catalog Widgets
The WLS Evergreen catalog uses Syndetics Unbound to add content about materials (primarily books) to the public catalog including:
- read-alikes
- series information
- author information
- awards
- tags
Each library has one Syndetics Unbound account that can be used to create website widgets of bookshelves and carousels. Syndetics has widgets that can be cloned to a user’s account and modified if desired. Some widgets update automatically, like the New York Times Bestsellers widget, and others are topical, relating to holidays, genres, etc. Custom widgets can also be created.
- Syndetics Unbound Book Widgets Presentation Slides and How-To (Update coming soon. See important note below)
- Syndetics Unbound Widget Training Session Recording (8/17/2022 – See important note below)
- ProQuest Syndetics Unbound How To Make a Book Display Widget quick video
- ProQuest How to Use “Get this Widget” with Syndetics Unbound quick video
IMPORTANT NOTE
In each widget, open Advanced Settings > Custom Link URL and replace the existing URL using the format below, replacing the text in italics below with your library’s instance URL:
- catalog.henhudfreelibrary.org/Union/Search?view=list&lookfor=UNBOUNDREPLACE&searchIndex=Keyword&searchSource=local
Then save and update the embed code on your website.
Other options
Aspen Collection Spotlights
Aspen Collection Spotlights can be created from lists or searches and inserted into a webpage, similar to Syndetics lists. Learn more at Aspen Collection Spotlight Widgets