This chapter explains how your Horizon system uses indexes to help you search for and display search results. This chapter also explains how to create several indexes from scratch. In addition, this chapter explains how to set up a keyword index for Horizon Information Portal.
Because indexes and indexing is highly technical, you must meet several requirements in order to create indexes. You must have this understanding or skills:
• | A thorough understanding of the data and structure of your Horizon database. |
• | A thorough knowledge of the contents of MARC records. |
• | Advanced skills in using your SQL query tool to run queries and create data structures in your database. |
• | Advanced skills in using the Horizon Table Editor. |
The Horizon system comes with a variety of default indexes. (To see a list of default indexes, open the mq_index view in the Table Editor.) In general, you will not need to change these indexes unless they do not serve your library’s searching purposes. Use extreme caution as you change existing indexes—doing so changes the way searching works. If you have concerns, contact Customer Support to help you create indexes or change existing indexes.
Do not delete the existing Horizon “title” index.
© 1998-2017 Sirsi Corporation