I'm trying to create a library system, but I want to allow users to access columns that aren't as important by clicking a link that would display more columns. Ideally the page would look something like this:

+ Reference Number    Title   Author     Date    Publisher    Checked out To     Date Checked Out

      Organisation    Location    Series #      Description     Subjects      No of Copies     Attachments

I thought of grouping through multiple fields, but that seems just to divide into more separations. I also thought of layering the views, maybe allowing the title or Ref # to act as a link to a view with more information. I also looked into using these links to create a pop-up window with the additional info, but that would remove columns and eliminate the search capabilities for the information deemed less important. The only other way I can think of would be to provide access to the hidden columns, but I'm not sure if this is possible. Any ideas?