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The Discovery Services department is responsible for the management and upkeep of library service platforms and software. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- maintaining the appearance and functionality of the public-facing discovery layer and link resolver (Discover);
- managing the access and authentication software (EZProxy) that enables access to library resources from off-campus;
- administration of the library service platform (Alma);
- administration of the inventory control software (Zasio) used at OU Libraries' offsite storage facilities;
- administration of the Lean Library research tool.
RECENT PROJECTS
Special Research Collections search scope |
We have a new Discover search scope that allows users to search for Special Research Collections items across five libraries and includes records that point to ArchivesSpace and Islandora. |
Discover Search Boxes |
Several new Discover search box options are now available for use in LibGuides and for embedding in websites. If you’d like to have one created, please make a request via Help.Libraries. |
OU Libraries Digital Collections records being harvested for display in Discover |
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Unlimited Access e-Books search scope |
We have a new Discover search scope that allows users to search for e-books with unlimited simultaneous users. It is also a new top limiter option in the facets in Discover. |
Related Subject Headings |
We have removed “Related Subject Headings” from the full display of Discover records. For now, they are only visible if you do a Subject Browse search. |
Journal coverage visibility |
Coverage dates have been added to brief display for journals |
Discover Resource Type improvements |
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Textbooks search scope |
We have a new Discover search scope that allows users to search for course reserves and textbooks on reserve. |
Featured Collections in Discover |
Request a Collection |
THE TEAM
