eSequels: A New Tool in Our Arsenal

Thanks to Heather N. and Leslie A., my library has a new tool in its arsenal. It is called eSequels (http://www.esequels.com/barcode.asp?id=sazcrpl). According to Heather's introduction, it was first published by ALA in 1982, covering the most popular series in fiction, mystery and science fiction. It indexes U.S. and British series novels and European series that have been translated into English.

I did a little testing and decided to like it. To a great extent, it is more nimble and cost-effective than NoveList. We can search (browse) by Authors, Titles, Character, Location, Subject and Keyword (truly search).

It is very user-friendly to search (fictitious) characters, for we can browse either their first or last names. Another amazing feature is Location if we want to locate authors from or about Iceland or Thailand.

As a special warning from Heather. We do need to enter our library card numbers in Patron Barcode, even if within the library.