Troubleshooting LTFL
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[edit] Why can't I see the enhancements in my catalog?
- Have you cut and pasted the code into the correct template file? Check [here] for specific instructions.
- The big chunk of code (the javascript) should go at the bottom of the page, but above the <body> tag.
- The three smaller chunks (the <div> tags) should go where you want the enhancements to actually appear.
- If you're working on a test server, you'll need to make sure you're looking at the test site.
[edit] Why can I see the titles (Tags, Similar Titles) but no data?
- Your bib page doesn't include the item's ISBN, either showing on the bib page, or in the HTML code.
- To test, try seaching by ISBN, and if the enhancements work, this is prolly the issue.
- Solution: modify your OPAC to include the ISBN
[edit] When I click on a link, why won't it work?
- Double check that you've filled in the ISBN-based URL in the Global Edit screen of the "Configure" tab in your account.
- Read here for how to add your library's ISBN-based URL
[edit] I used my LibraryThing account to tag a book. Why won't the tag show up in my OPAC?
As we filtered tags, we looked at what kind of tags a book has. To use Harry Potter as an example, many people have tagged it 'fiction' or 'magic'. Because people get to tag books with whatever they want, a book might have personal tags like 'blue shelf second row', or straight-up wrong tags like 'computer science'. By using popularity as an indicator at how 'right' the tags are, we sift out a lot of highly personal tags. So, for books in LTFL libraries to have new tags show up, the work must have a number of people who have all tagged it the same.
At any time, you can email questions to mailto:sonya@librarything.com or mailto:casey@librarything.com. It's great when you figure it out on your own, but don't get frustrated! We're here!