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Researchers will see enhanced capacity in accessing digital collections

Posted November 14, 2011 2:41 PM in Homepage Top News, Updates and New
Users have high expectations for access to library collections. VCU Libraries' upgraded version of digital collections helps fulfill those needs. Frequent users of the collections will find numerous improvements, including:

  • revamped image viewer
  • improved ability to zoom in and pan across images and display them                
  • full-screen capability
  • faster page load performance
  • easier navigation between searches and results
  • easier, expanded print and download functions
  • new social features allowing patrons to comment, rate, share and tag content.
  • RSS feeds for individual collections that allow researchers immediate notice by email of additions to the collections
The changeover to an enhanced content management system was a culmination of months of planning and behind-the-scenes work. "We're excited to offer this wonderfully enriched new interface for our unique digital collections. We're proud of the work of the many staff responsible for this project, who have brought this service online after months of careful planning, deep technical changes, and many upgrades and patches, all executed without any downtime for our users. Scholars and students throughout the world will benefit from the powerful new capabilities of the system," said University Librarian John Ulmschneider.