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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;
- management of the archival collection finding aids search tool (ArchivesSpace);
- administration of the library service platform (Alma);
- administration of the inventory control software (Zasio) used at OU Libraries' offsite storage facilities;
- ensure metadata consistency across: Digital Collections, SHAREOK, and OU Libraries Published Journals repositories;
- administration of the Lean Library research tool.
RECENT PROJECTS
New Open Access top level filter in Local Catalog |
An Open Access top level filter is now available in the Local Catalog. This will allow users to isolate Open Access results when they do a catalog search. |
New Open Access indicators in local records in catalog |
Open Access indicators have been added to local open access records in the catalog. This means that local records are now included in filtered Open Access results in Discover and Local Catalog searches. |
New thumbnails for OU Libraries Published Journals |
OU Libraries Published Journals now display logo/cover art thumbnails instead of generic article/journal icons in Discover. |
Report a (DSpace) Problem |
ShareOK and OJS records in Discover, now have Report a Problem links. |
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
Cari Davis, MLIS
Systems Librarian
Head of Discovery Services
