VuFind
Search. Discover. Share.
VuFind is an open-source discovery system for libraries that can also be used to build search interfaces for other kinds of content. It lets users search and browse resources such as catalog records, institutional repository content, open access articles, digitized materials, websites, interlibrary loan items, and licensed content through a single interface. The system is modular and supports building a local index and/or integrating with third-party services.
VuFind includes faceted search and narrowing options, real-time record status and location information, "More Like This" suggestions, favorites lists, browse mechanisms, persistent URLs, and reference management tool compatibility via COinS. It offers APIs, OAI-PMH syndication, and direct Solr access, with third-party content providers for covers, reviews, and author biographies. The interface supports more than thirty languages.
VuFind is for libraries and organizations building search interfaces for varied content. It is offered free under the GPL open source license, with no paid editions or usage-based pricing described.
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