People

Accessing the People Section

Navigation: Select "People" from the left sidebar menu. This will bring you to a comprehensive view of community member profiles.

Search Functionality

Search Bar: Located at the top of the "People" page, the search bar allows you to quickly locate specific users. Enter a name or relevant keywords to filter through profiles.

Profile Cards

• Overview: Each member's profile is displayed in a card format. These cards provide a snapshot of essential information.

• Detailed View: Click on a user's name or profile picture to view their detailed profile. Here you’ll find more information about their roles, affiliations, and additional contact details.

Filters

• Applying Filters: Click on "Filters" to reveal a sidebar of filtering options. Filters allow you to sort through profiles based on criteria such as areas of study, active affiliations, location, and other custom fields.

• Active Filters: Once applied, active filters will be displayed prominently, allowing you to see which filters are influencing the displayed results.

• Clearing Filters: Select "Clear all" to remove all active filters and reset the view to its default state.

Export Options

Export Data: The "Export" button allows you to download the current list of profiles. You have multiple options:

• CSV (Firstname, Lastname, Email): Download a simple list containing basic contact details.

• CSV (Full Data Set): Export a complete dataset for each profile, ideal for more comprehensive data analysis.

• Plain Text List of Emails: Quickly extract a list of emails for communication or record-keeping purposes.

Tips for Effective Use

• Refine Searches: Use the search bar in combination with filters to efficiently navigate through large numbers of profiles. This helps in pinpointing individuals or groups who match specific criteria.

• Explore Profiles Thoroughly: Clicking into individual profiles not only provides more details but may also offer links to contact information, social media, and personal or professional websites, which can be valuable for networking.

• Regular Updates: Encourage community members to keep their profiles updated to ensure accurate and useful information is available.

• Engage the Community: Use the insights gathered from profiles to initiate contact with members who share common interests or might be collaborators for potential projects.

• Utilize Exports: Regularly export data to maintain records, distribute community updates, and facilitate group communications. Ensure adherence to privacy policies when handling exported data.