Heratio Help Center article. Category: Browse & Search.
Archival Institution Browse
User Guide
Browse and search archival institutions (repositories) with faceted filtering, multiple view modes, and advanced search options.
Overview
How to Access
Page Layout
Facet Filters
The sidebar provides six facet categories for narrowing results:
| Facet | Description |
|---|---|
| Language | Filter by language of the repository record |
| Archive type | Type of institution (e.g., National, University, Corporate) |
| Geographic Region | Province or state |
| Geographic Subregion | Subregion within the region |
| Locality | City or town |
| Thematic Area | Subject specialty of the institution |
View Modes
Card View
- Repository logos displayed as card images
- Repository name below each logo
- Clipboard button for each repository
- Responsive 3-column grid (2 on tablet, 1 on mobile)
Table View
- Sortable columns: Name, Region, Locality
- Click column headers to sort ascending/descending
- Thematic area displayed as list items
- Clipboard button column
Search
Inline Search
Type directly in the search bar to filter repositories by name or content.
Advanced Filters
Expand the "Advanced search options" panel to filter by:
Sorting
| Sort Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Date modified | Most recently updated first (default) |
| Name | Alphabetical by institution name |
| Identifier | By repository identifier |
In table view, additional column-level sorting:
- Click "Name" header to sort by name (asc/desc toggle)
- Click "Region" header to sort by region
- Click "Locality" header to sort by locality
Tips
- Use card view for a visual overview with logos
- Use table view when you need to see region and locality at a glance
- Combine facets to narrow results (e.g., Language + Region)
- Advanced filters are useful for finding repositories by thematic specialty