Customizing an Open Source Discovery Layer at East Carolina University Libraries: The Cataloger’s Role in Developing a Replacement for a Traditional Online Catalog

Authors

  • Marlena Barber
  • Christopher Holden
  • Janet L. Mayo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.60n3.182

Abstract

Open source discovery layers offer the ability to extensively customize every aspect of the search experience for a local user population. However, discovery layers have primarily been discussed in the professional literature in terms of the installation or configuration process. In this paper, three catalogers present a case study of an open source discovery layer implementation with a focus on the problems and solutions from the cataloging perspective.

Author Biographies

Marlena Barber

Marlena Barber (barberm@ecu.edu) is Collection Services & Metadata Librarian at Laupus Health Sciences Library, East Carolina University. 

Christopher Holden

Christopher Holden (holdenc@ecu.edu) is Assistant Music Librarian, Joyner Library, East Carolina University.

Janet L. Mayo

Janet L. Mayo (mayoj@ecu.edu) is Head, General Cataloging, Joyner Library, East Carolina University.

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Published

2016-07-28

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Notes on Operations