diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/init.py b/src/calibre/gui2/init.py
index 223efcf95b..27a6a2352a 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/init.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/init.py
@@ -86,6 +86,10 @@ class LibraryViewMixin(object): # {{{
         if view is self.current_view():
             self.search.search_done(ok)
             self.set_number_of_books_shown()
+            if ok:
+                v = self.current_view()
+                if hasattr(v, 'set_current_row'):
+                    v.set_current_row(0)
 
     # }}}