Hastings District Libraries

As you browse through the Library Catalogue you will notice that some records are displayed with a number of stars. This indicates that one or more short reviews have been attached to the record displayed.

The number of stars displayed is an average of the ratings given to this record by the reviewers. Ratings are given as a number between 0 (very bad) and 10 (very good).

To add your review to a record:

• Retrieve the record you want to add your review to and display in full display.
• Click on the link to Add your review. This will display a form for you to complete.
• Enter your borrower ID (or User Name) and PIN if you are not already logged in.
• Select the rating you would like to assign, with 0 being very bad and 10 being very good.
• Enter your comments. You can enter as much text as you like, but be aware that the catalogue  Press Enter to start a new paragraph.
• Select the Add Comment button to submit your review. Your comments will be reviewed by library staff before being made available for general access to others.
• You can also amend and delete existing reviews by accessing these records in My Library.
• Please refer to the section on ratings and comments in the Using My Library help page on the Catalogue for more information:
  catalogue.hdc.govt.nz/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/HLPMYLIB#comments