Following the website relaunch at the end of March, the University Library will switch to a new catalog just one month later, at the end of April.
We’ll be using open-source software called VuFind. The catalog will feature a more user-friendly interface, making it even easier to search for and find literature (see work-in-progress screenshot). The website is optimized for use on smartphones and tablets.
However, please note that wishlists created by users in the current catalog unfortunately cannot be migrated. These must therefore be exported in advance (by April 27, 2026, at the latest).
For FAU members, login will be via IdM credentials in the future, so no separate password will be required for the catalog. Passwords for external library users will become longer and thus more secure.
The transition will be accompanied by training sessions, which are scheduled to begin in May.
More information will follow at the end of April after the successful relaunch.