When I want to search the Duke catalogue, I always start at the NCSU home page — http://catalog.lib.ncsu.edu/. Their interface is so much more convenient as compared to the Duke interface. I suggest Duke adopt a similar design.
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Well, what can Answer Person say? I have to admit that the NCSU site is a lot less complicated (some would say less cluttered), and in that sense is much easier to navigate. On the other hand, ours has developed as we have determined user needs and responses, and reflects the range of resources we offer and the range of information people tell us they want. We can’t please everyone, but I can assure you that we will continue to keep in mind your plea for convenience.