External Searches
desLibris provides a portal to “External Sources,” which include public databases like Internet Archive and Open Library as well as subject databases which may be of use to specialized audiences.
External Sources are searched and results are displayed within the desLibris search interface. When individual titles are selected, the external source opens in a new browser tab.
The External Sources panel is available only to authenticated users so it does not appear on the public site. Where the function has been activated by the Library Administrator, logged-in users will see the External Sources panel on the Search page as shown below.
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Sources 1 and 2 are pre-configured (“built in”) to desLibris; additional sources will be added in future. These will include libraries which publish their catalogues in OPDS form.
Source 3 is an example of a “Custom Search” which may be configured by a Library Administrator on the ”External Sources” tab of the Administration panel.
An example using Google is provided as a guide. Custom searches may be configured in both English and French where the database offers the choice.
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