The University Library has successfully transitioned to a new catalog. It features a modern design with a user-friendly interface and is optimized for use on smartphones and tablets. The system uses open-source software called VuFind, which is developed by the library community.
The URL has changed and is now search.ub.fau.de—we recommend updating your bookmarks right away.
Search and you shall find.
As before, you can use either the simple or the advanced search when conducting your search. From now on, you no longer need to select a pickup location when starting your search, as this selection is only required when placing an order. This means you can begin your search immediately.
The previous three tabs for search results have been consolidated into two tabs: In “Books & More” and “Articles & More,” media from other academic libraries in Bavaria—including electronic media—are displayed alongside media from the University Library.
One password for everything in the future!
One major change concerns the library account and the login process:
- FAU members can now conveniently log in to the catalog using their IdM credentials via single sign-on. As before, this requires that the library function be enabled in IdM.
- External library users should please set a new password. To do so, use the Set/Forgot Password function, after which a URL will be sent to you. Passwords will be longer and therefore more secure in the future (at least 12 characters, including at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one digit, and one special character). The login credentials are valid for both the catalog and the internet workstations. Individuals without an email address can no longer use their library account.
Other important changes:
- Media availability is displayed right in the search results.
- Advanced filtering options are available. For example, you can easily set the publication years using a slider.
- You can add brief notes to individual titles in your list of interest. Unfortunately, it is not possible to import lists of interest from the old catalog. Titles must be added individually again.
Coffee Lectures
Training sessions in the form of half-hour online coffee lectures will begin immediately following the transition. During these sessions, we’ll provide a concise overview of all the new features and will be happy to answer your questions.