This internship consists on upgrading the Naval Postgraduate School’s library web based catalog discovery layer. The updating process will be composed of configuring and customizing the web interface, exporting and importing library records, connecting with third party applications, security and automation. An open source discovery software titled Vufind will be used to achieve these tasks. Vufind is a library resource portal designed to enable your users to search and browse through all of your library’s resources which can include digital library items and catalog records. Vufind will be installed into a RHEL (red hat enterprise linux) which is linux based and configured to fit the Naval Postgraduate School requirements. The implementation of upgrading the library discovery layer will have an end result of bug fixes, faster response time, and adding new functions into the web interface.

The project was formulated by a group of three colleagues (Mentor, Intern, and IT Specialist). Each group member was assigned to different roles. The intern was assigned to install, configure, customize, and documenting the updating process with the help of the other two colleagues. Most of the updating process was done using an iMac running OS X operating system. A terminal application providing a command line interface was additionally used to run the proper command in order to obtain the new version of the open source discovery software Vufind. The documentation was done using Microsoft word. The Mentor for the project supervised the intern to make sure the process went smoothly. In addition the Mentor assisted with the configuration process by providing handouts with correct syntax input. If both intern and mentor were stuck in a specific step the IT specialist provided his input on a solution that can help the project/obstacle pass.

The implementation of the new version of the discovery software titled Vufind is identical to the current Vufind installation on the surface, but the updated version provides more functionality. Improved functionality includes simpler install process, minor bug fixes, and improvements. Installation had been made simpler with implantation of the upgraded version of Vufind by adding a collapsible configuration interface which helps narrow down needed files that still need editing. An improvement brought forward by the updated version Vufind is a courses reserve search function that can help users find a more precise search result. A clear correlation between the current and updated version can be seen from an outside prospective, but underneath both differ in functionality.

Israel AndradeComputer Engineering, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA 93901

Stacy DeMatteo, Library Systems Manger, NPS Systems

"Vufind Documentation." Vufind.org. Ed. Villanova University. Villanova University, 15 July 2010. Web. 23 July 2014.

Figure 1. Work Station

Please contact israelandrade18957@student.hartnell.eduIsrael Andrade is a Computer Engineering major at Hartnell College pursuing a career in software development.

The download and installation were successfully completed before the due date. A couple trial and errors encountered along the way because of a few configuration issues. The issues were resolved by uninstalling and reinstalling the Vufind package. After installation the process for setting up the update Vufind interface was straightforward. With proper configuration within Vufind files the interface was able to emulate the current Naval Postgraduate School search catalog. .

Implementation of New Upgraded Discovery Software: Vufind

The goal is to aid current Naval Postgraduate School students in their research studies by upgrading the school’s library discovery layer with proper configurations in Vufind. Upgrading the library website will provide a helpful resource for students. The new upgraded library website will contribute to a process where students can be more time efficient when constructing assignments given that the upgrades will assist the library website speed.

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Figure 2. Documentation on Vufind installation process

Figure 3. Open Terminal in which installation occurred

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Figure 4. Configuration for search bar and footer

Figure 5. Interface for configuration

Figure 6. Naval Postgraduate School header and switching favorite logo from heart to star emblem

Figure 7. Switching Narrow Search position

AcknowledgmentsStacy DeMatteo – ManagerSergio Topete - IT SpecialistKaren Kerno - Web Services LibrarianKathy Norton - Web Services LibrarianThalia Villalobos - Intern Pat McNeill - STEM Programs CoordinatorJoe Welch – STEM Programs CoordinatorAndy Newton - Science and Math Institute Director

The first process of the project was to download the Vufind updated package. A step by step document found on the Vufind website was followed to download and install the package A terminal was used to run commands needed for the process.

This interface was mostly used for narrowing down particular configuration issues with files in the updated package of Vufind. The process was to inspect certain errors and go into the specific file presenting the problem. EMAIL