Finding DVDs with Descriptive Video Service capability in the Library Search Engine
1. Finding “Descriptive Video
Service” DVDs in the Manchester
City Library Search Engine
TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MANCHESTER CITY LIBRARY
12/12/12
2. What is Descriptive Video Service (DVS)?
Makes visual media, such as television programs,
feature films, and home videos, more accessible to
people who are blind or otherwise visually impaired.
DVS is an option that can be activated on many of
the DVDs the library provides access to.
3. How do I find DVS materials using the library search
engine?
Visit the MCL
search engine
http://bit.ly/SRbnX7
• From the “Quick Search”
screen, type in the words
“video recordings for
people with visual
disabilities” and then click
on the “anywhere”
button.”
• This search brings
back 255 titles
4. Other Search Options
You can also do this
search from the
“keyword” screen. In
the “Search by” field
select “Subject.” In the
“Limit by” field select
“DVD.”
5. DVS information in a DVD record
The subject heading we used to find DVS titles is
noted in the record for the DVD.
It can be found under “Subjects”
6. Saving Your Search
The library search engine has the ability to run a
DVS search for you on a weekly basis and then email
you the results.
This is a great way to stay current on the newest
materials.
7. Saved Search: Step 1
Sign-in to your account by entering your library card
number and password.
To get to this screen click on “My Account” >> “My
Record”
8. Saved Search: Step 2
Run the search as described in the earlier slides of
this presentation.
Click on “Save Search”
9. Saved Search: Step 3
Enter a name for the search and click on “Save
Search.”
10. Saved Search: Step 4
You can find all of your saved searches under “My
Account” >> “Saved Searches.”
11. Future Improvements to the System
To make searching more intuitive, and closer to the
way people speak and write, the library will be
adding the term “Descriptive Video Service” as a
subject heading to future DVDs that have this
functionality.
This will allow the public to search on this well
known phrase to make it easier to find DVS
materials.
12. Creating Lists of DVS Titles
The search engine easily allows you to create
personalized lists.
Get started by signing-in to the system and running
the search as described before.
13. Creating DVS Lists
When you see a title you like click on the “Add to My
List” link
14. Creating DVS Lists
Add the selected title to your desired list. You can
have as many lists as you want!
