Library

 

* [[Using the Information Pane >> # Using the Information Pane]]

* [[Description>> # Description]]

* [[Titles,Rating,&Tags>> # Titles,Rating,Tags]]

* [[ChangingandCreatingSeries >> # ChangingandCreatingSeries]]

* [[Series >> # Series]]

* [[Other info >> # Other info]]

 * [[Hiding books in your Library >> # Hiding books in your Library]]

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* *Opening using the _right click_ method* \\ In the main toolbar, _right click_ on the Library icon.

 * *Open* will open the Library in a *new Tab* (below).

 * *Open* (default) will essentially open a /first/ copy of the Library in a tab. \\ A mouse *double-click* will also use this mode.

 * *Open in a new tab* will open the Library window as a new Tab. Logos will place the tab where it thinks best. \\ After opening you might want to move the tab to a better location using /Drag and Drop/.

 * *Open in a new tab* will essentially open a /second/ (2nd) copy of Library in a new tab.

 * *Open in a floating window* will open the Library window in a floating window. \\ This can also be accomplished by the keyboard shortcut *Ctrl+L*.

   * After either operation, you might want to move the tab to a better location using /Drag and Drop/.

 * *Open in a floating window* can open multiple copies of Library in a floating window.

   * The keyboard *Ctrl+L* can also be used for this.

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!!! The Library's toolbar

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When shown, this column indicates how closely any found resources match a [[filter query >> # Using the Find box to filter resources]]. \\ It works best when filtering for *Title* or *Author*, so the rank from a *Type* filter will be somewhat arbitrary.

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*Reading Status*

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Full green circle = Finished, else green/grey indicates percentage Read

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*Image*

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the resource's cover image (shown at far left)

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*Reading Status*

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Full green circle = Finished, else green/grey indicates percentage Read

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*Type*

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*Title*

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the resource's /Title/, which you can change using the /Information/ pane

the resource's /Title/, which you can change in the [[/Information/ pane>>#UsingtheInformationPane]]

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*Abbreviated Title*

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an /Abbreviated/ or /Short/ title, which you can set/change in the [[/Information/ pane >> # Using the Information Pane]]

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*Author*

*AlternateTitle*

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the resource's /Author/

an /alternative/ title (not used consistently by Faithlife)

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*My Tags*

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*Community Tags*

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tags assigned by other users. \\ Requires *Show Community Tags* in Program Settings

tags assigned by other users. \\ Requires [[*Show Community Tags* >> Program Settings#Accessibility&Internet]]

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*Rating*

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a user /star/ rating (integer 1 to 5), or community rating \\(dark grey stars) if no user rating; see [[Ratings]].\\Thelatter requires *Show Community Ratings* in Program Settings.

a user [[/star/ rating>>Ratings]] (integer 1 to 5), or community rating (dark grey stars) if no user rating.\\Hoverto see thecommunityvalue(decimal),which requires [[*Show Community Ratings* >> Program Settings#Accessibility&Internet]].

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*AbbreviatedTitle*

*Languages*

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an /Abbreviated/ or /Short/ title, which you can set/change using the /Information/ pane

usually the language in which a resource is written \\ e.g. where a Greek Lexicon is /written/ in English, "Greek" will be part of its *Subjects*.

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*AlternateTitle*

*Author*

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an /alternative/ title (not used consistently)

the resource's /Author/

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*Languages*

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usually the language in which a resource is written \\ e.g. where a Greek Lexicon is /written/ in English, "Greek" will be part of its *Subjects*.

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*Electronic \\ Publication Date*

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*Series*

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the /series/ or /collection/ of which the resource is a part e.g. Tyndale Commentaries, Pulpit Commentary. \\ You can set/change this using the /Information/ pane.

the /series/ or /collection/ of which the resource is a part e.g. Tyndale Commentaries, Pulpit Commentary. \\ You can set/change this using the [[/Information/ pane>>#Series]].

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*License*

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!!!! Entering text in the Find box

* First, it is advisable to be in /Details/ view and sort your Library by *Title*. Whilst filtering is not affected by view or sorting \\ (nor by hidden columns) it is best to have all your columns visible.  \\

* First, it is advisable to be in /Details/ view and sort your Library by *Title*.

* When not using /Search Fields/ (below), Logos looks for your text in the Title, Subject and *all* other fields. \\ This method can be quicker than using /Search Fields/ but you will have to manually scan the columns to understand the results.

* Logos finds results even if the search text is just a part of an actual word.

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!!!! Search Fields that you can use in the /Find/ box

/Search fields/ are extremely useful when you want to see a list of resources without ambiguity. \\ The table below shows you the Search fields which you can use in the /Find/ box of your Library window. Most of them are associated with the column headers in /Details view/:

/Search fields/ are extremely useful when you want to see a list of resources without ambiguity. \\ The table below shows you the Search fields which you can use in the /Find/ box of your Library window. \\Most of them are associated with the column headers in /Details view/:

 

 * A *Column Name* in /italics/ is a /Decription/ for a field that does not have a column.

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| *Author* | author: | {Author} | author:~"don harris~", {Author ~"Harris, Don~"} |

| *My Tags* | mytag: | {MyTag}  | mytag:creation, {MyTag ~"Creation~"} |

| *Community Tags* | communitytag: | {CommunityTag} | requires *Show Community Tags* in Program Settings |

| *Community Tags* | communitytag: | {CommunityTag} | requires [[*Show Community Tags* >> Program Settings#Accessibility&Internet]]|

| /Combined Tags/ | tag: | | same as *mytag:* unless *Show Community Tags* is set |

| *Rating* |  myrating: |  | User rating (integer 1 to 5). Use 0 for /unrated/ e.g. myrating:4, myrating:>0 |

| /Community Rating/ | communityrating: | | (decimal value) Requires *Show Community Ratings* in Program Settings. \\ Value shown on hover in ResourceInformation e.g. communityrating:3.3 |

| /Community Rating/ | communityrating: | | (decimal value) Requires [[*Show Community Ratings* >> Program Settings#Accessibility&Internet]]. \\ Value shown on hover in *Rating*column e.g. communityrating:3.3 |

| /General Rating/ | rating: | | (integer) Same as *myrating:*, but it will reflect the /Community Rating/ \\ if the book is unrated by the user e.g. rating:>=3 |

| /Overall Rating/ | rating: | | (integer) Same as *myrating:*, but it will reflect the /Community Rating/ \\ if the book is unrated by the user e.g. rating:>=3 |

| *Abbreviated Title* | abbrev: | | abbrev:TNTC |

| *Alternate Title* | alttitle: | | |

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| *License* | license: | | /value/=Permanent, Temporary |

| *Subjects* | subject: | {SubjectGroup} | {SubjectGroup} is more precise, but formatting can be difficult --> see *Examples* |

| *Last Updated* | updateddate: | {UpdatedDate} | See [[this forum post >> https://community.logos.com/forums/p/134197/872194.aspx#872194]] e.g. updateddate:<greater Sept 19, 2020>, \\updateddate:<lessSept19,2020>\\{UpdatedDate} uses /recent/ *y*ear, *m*onth, or *d*ay values e.g. {UpdatedDate 2m} |

| *Last Updated* | updateddate: | {UpdatedDate} | See [[this forum post >> https://community.logos.com/forums/p/134197/872194.aspx#872194]] e.g. updateddate:<greater Sept 19, 2020>. \\ {UpdatedDate} uses /recent/ *y*ear, *m*onth, or *d*ay values e.g. {UpdatedDate 2m} |

| /Date Added/ | addeddate: | {AddedDate} | Same format as *Last Updated* e.g. addeddate:<less Oct29, 2018> \\ {AddedDate 6d} --> within 6 days of current date |

| /Date Added/ | addeddate: | {AddedDate} | Same format as *Last Updated* e.g. addeddate:<less Sept19, 2020> \\ {AddedDate 6d} --> within 6 days of current date |

| *Devices* | device: | {Devices} | device:~"Galaxy A5~", {Devices ~"Galaxy A5~"}. \\ {Devices} is more accurate |

| *Edition* | edition: | | /value/="Logos Research", "Logos Reader", ~"User Created~", ebook \\ e.g. edition:user, edition:logos --> for either Logos edition |

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!! Using the Information Pane

!!! Description

!!! Titles, Rating, Tags

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For single and multiple resources, there are wiki articles descrbing how to change [[Titles >> Resource’s Information Window]], [[Ratings >> Ratings # How do I change the Ratings?]], and [[User Tags >> Tagging]]. In the next section we will show how to change the Series.

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!!! Changing and Creating Series

!!! Series

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A /series/ identifies a set of resources that contain information of the same type (datatype) e.g. bible commentaries, bible dictionaries. The set of volumes may, or may not, be /complete/ but the individual volumes are unique with regard to content e.g. the bible book of John is only in one volume, whilst all volumes may not cover *all* books of the bible (either by design, or because volumes are published over time).

  * Select the resource

 

The Series /link/ in Logos enables the content in all volumes to be accessed from a *single* tab or a common hyperlink i.e. Logos will look for the book of John in all volumes of the bible/commentary series.

 

You can use this feature to:

 * link books that were not intended as a set (a user series) e.g. a NT bible/commentary with an OT bible/commentary.

 * associate some volumes of one Faithlife series with another e.g. to complete another Faithlife series.

 * change the name of a Faithlife series for your own convenience.

 

But be aware that:

 * a volume/book can only be part of a single series

 * a volume of a Faithlife series can only be /removed/ by associating it with another series (renaming).

 * if you renamed a Faithlife series, it will revert to its original name when you erase the user series name \\ i.e. you cannot destroy the original series!

  

 

!!!! Single resource

Open the Information pane after selecting your resource:

 

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  * Click *Set Series* and enter your Series name

* To change, click the name and make your change.

* To changetheSeries, click the name and make your change.

* To remove it from a series, /delete/ the name afterclicking.

* To remove it from a series, /delete/ the name;thenpressEnterontheemptybox.

* you can't remove a resource from a Faithlife series, \\ but you can makeitpartofanotherseries.

* you can't remove a resource from a Faithlife series, \\ but you can renamethe series.

 

!!!! Multiple Resources

Open the Information pane after selecting the resources you want to associate:

 

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  * Select the resources for the Series e.g. Shift+click, CTRL+A

   

* Click *Set series for all* and enter your Series name

* Click *Set series for all* and enter your Series name.

* To change, click the name and make your change

* TorenametheSeries, click its name and make your change

  * To remove a user series, click *Clear user series*

    * a Faithlife series that you /renamed/ will reverts to its original name.

    

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!! Other info