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VuFind Discovery Layer Features

Unique Web 2.0 Discovery Layer

The EvolvePlus ILS Solution, incorporating the the VuFind Discovery Layer, enables libraries to provide patrons with a unique web 2.0 experience often missing in traditional library system OPACs.

Impressive Range of Features

The impressive range of features include:

  • Faceted Results
  • Tagging
  • Save Resources to Organized Lists ("My Favourites")
  • Live Record Status and Location using AJAX
  • Similar Resource Suggestions
  • Separate Interface for Mobile Devices (e.g. iPhone)
  • Persistent URLs
  • Author Biographies
  • Easy to Localize and Brand
  • Integration with Content Enrichment services such as Syndetics, LibraryThing, Summon, Amazon, OpenLibrary, ContentCafe and Google Books
  • Book Cover Display
  • Reviews
  • Patron Profile and Integration with ILS functions such as Reserve, Current Loans, etc.
  • Auto-complete when Entering Search Terms and Spelling Suggestions
  • Usage Statistics
  • Export to RefWorks and EndNote
  • RSS Feeds and New Item Lists
  • SMS Interface
  • Optional Article Harvesting Plugin using Aperture


Test Drive the EvolvePlus Discovery Portal

You can test drive the EvolvePlus Discovery Portal (powered by VuFind), which contains approximately 4,000 popular topics and titles. Visit our EvolvePlus Demonstration page for links to the portal.

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