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This page lists known issues in the FirstSearch application. Availability dates are subject to change.

Please see the OCLC System Status Dashboard for active issues.

Current issues

Issue Details
Anchored subject phrase searching -  Anchored subject phrase searching ('su='query') is returning 0 results. 
  • However, keyword subject searches such as 'su:query' and unanchored phrase searches such as 'su:'query'' do work. If the subject phrase is combined with a limiter (for example: su= "civil war" and dt= "bks"), the search will also work.
 Targeted Resolution: Wednesday, 9/24/25

Phrase searching using quotations - Phrase searching in FirstSearch by entering the phrase in quotations ("query") using the Keyword search field is returning 0 results.

  • The current workaround to resolve this is by adding the OAIstr database in your FirstSearch configuration. This setting can be updated in your FirstSearch Administrative Module.
 Targeted Resolution: TBA

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