Instructions

The search functionality of the AcademySampo portal is based on the faceted search paradigm. By default each perspective displays all results from the corresponding class (People, Places, Vocations, or Student Nations). This default result set can be narrowed down by using the filters on the left.

Using a single filter

Selecting values within a filter

All possible values for a filter are displayed either as a list or as a hierarchical tree structure (if available). The number of results is shown in brackets for each value. Once a value is selected, the results are automatically updated. To prevent further selections that do not return any results, also the possible values for all other filters are updated at the same time.

Multiple values can be selected within a single filter. Selecting multiple values generates results that contain any of the selected values. For example, selecting both Turku and Viipuri as places of birth returns results that include either Turku OR Viipuri as the place of birth.

Selected values of a filter appear in the Active filters section at the top of the list of filters. To deselect a filter, click the X mark next to it within the Active filters section. You can also deselect a filter value by unchecking the checkmark in the filter’s value list. The Active filters section only appears if there are filter values currently selected.

Searching within a filter

Search within a filter by using the search field at the top of each filter. All possible values of a filter remain visible at all times. The values of the filter that match the search term are indicated by a purple underline.

Steps for searching within filters:

1. Type search term into search field. If there are matches, a number will appear to the right of the search field, indicating the number of filter values that match the search term.
2. Click the arrows to the right of the search field to cycle through the results. As you click the arrow, a different filter value will appear at the top of the list. Matched filters are underlined in purple.
3. Click the checkmark next to a filter value to activate it. The results (and also other filters) are automatically updated.

Using multiple filters simultaneously

The effectiveness of faceted search is realized when multiple filters are applied at the same time. As in many e-commerce sites, a logical AND is always used between the filters. For example selecting Turku and Viipuri as places of birth and Helsinki and Tukholma as places of death, the results are narrowed down as follows:

(Place of birth: Turku OR Place of birth: Viipuri)

AND

(Place of death: Helsinki OR Place of death: Tukholma)