vufind is a beta interface for the
University of Illinois Voyager Library Catalog. It is an alternative interface that provides
some functionality that is currently unavailable in the current catalog. The following is a
brief list of the new features that you'll find in vufind:
- A single simple search box
- Ability to refine search by subject, title, topic, language, format, and more
- Ability to either search the UIUC library catalog or all I-Share libraries at once, including
item status and location information
- Ability to request UIUC and I-Share items
- Patron-created usernames and passwords
- Links to patron's library account with the ability to save, organize and retrieve records from
any computer (using log-in information the patron creates).
- Zotero compliant for saving and tagging records and uses a feature like Delicious to bookmark
and tag records.
- One-click link to reviews, including author reviews (through Wikipedia)
- Social networking tools, such as leaving comments and tagging
- Previews in Google Book Search
Features currently unavailable in vufind:
- Search course reserves
- Call number searching
- Ability to limit items by library
- No direct export to Refworks
For more information on vufind, take a look at the CARLI's (Consortium of Academic and Research
Libraries in Illinois)
Frequently Asked
Questions about vufind. Please let us know what you think of vufind. We appreciate any
comments or feedback on the vufind interface.
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