Improve Search Functionality for Resource Library
Description:
The current search functionality in the Open Resource Library has limitations in usability and relevance. Users have reported difficulties in finding specific resources due to the following issues:
- Search Results Ranking: Search results do not consistently prioritize the most relevant resources based on user queries.
- Lack of Advanced Search Options: Users cannot filter results by tags, authors, or publication dates, leading to inefficiencies.
- Case Sensitivity: Search appears to be case-sensitive, which can result in incomplete results when queries differ in capitalization.
Proposed Solution:
Enhance the search functionality to improve usability and accuracy:
- Implement a relevance-based ranking system for search results.
- Add advanced search options, such as filtering by tags, authors, publication dates, and resource type.
- Ensure the search is case-insensitive.
- Optimize for speed and scalability to handle large datasets effectively.
Impact:
Improving the search functionality will enhance the user experience, enabling users to find resources more efficiently and increasing engagement with the library.
Priority: Medium