VuFind An Open Source initiative from Villanova University.
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VuFind
An Open Source initiative from Villanova University
Goal• Develop a completely ILS agnostic web web
portalportal for students and faculty to perform research activities:
• Create 1 single interface1 single interface for all library resources to minimize interface learning curve!
Library Catalog Institutional Bibliography
Article Databases
(and other local library catalogs)
Institutional Repository
Digital Library Many other resources…
The Basics
• Built on Apache SolrApache Solr, an enterprise scale search engine
• Connects to your ILS for live statuslive status information
• Completely customizablecustomizable interface
• Strong online supportonline support
• and it’s Open SourceOpen Source!
Search Features
• Easily define your own Custom SearchesCustom Searches
Search Features
• Search with Faceted ResultsFaceted Results
Search Features
• BrowseBrowse by call number, tags, language, subject, etc.
Search Features
• More Like ThisMore Like This resource suggestions
Web 2.0 Features
• Get alternate editions from WorldCat APIWorldCat API
Web 2.0 Features
• View third-party coverscovers and reviewsreviews
Web 2.0 Features
• Save ResourcesSave Resources and organize with tagstags
Web 2.0 Features
• Bookmarkable records and queries with Persistent URLsPersistent URLs
Next Steps
• Expanded record formatrecord format support
• Improved configurabilityconfigurability… without changing code!
• ConsortialConsortial features
• Support for mobile devicesmobile devices
• [Your feature here][Your feature here]