Use the subject search as primary search. Search for genuine subject headings or a combination of genuine subject headings. Use keyword search only for niche and difficult subject areas.
Ensure the currency of the search result list by limiting your search by year e.g. >2020 and sort the results by New to Old.
Copy the url at the top of the TAFEcat search results then paste the link into the Feed URL field.
Name: add a name that allows to easily identify the feed and the associated Libguide e.g. Commercial cookery LibGuide: quantity cooking or food service management. Do not use generic names such as New titles.
The recommended number of Items to Displayis between 5 to 10. You can adjust the number of displayed items to the space available in order to line up the boxes of both columns.
Description Display: use Click onicon.
Link the subject area in the text on top of the box to the TAFEcat permalink of your search e.g. Cabinet makingwhich allows users to see the full search result list. This also helps with maintenance. You can easily review the search parameters that you have used. Don't forget to set the link target to New Window (_blank).
Subject Search Example for RSS Feed
New Resources Available (TAFEcat RSS Feed Example)
Latest resources on Furniture making- borrow now, reserve or ask for an interlibrary loan (ILL).
