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FOLIO: VuFind (Physical Catalog)

This guide provides information on the integrated library system (ILS) FOLIO and integrated products.

VuFind

VuFind is a traditional online public access catalog (OPAC) that allows users to search for works cataloged in FOLIO only (physical resources). If an e-resource is cataloged in FOLIO, it will be accessible through the 856 field.Other online resources, such as those accessible through subscriptions or those e-resource records that require sideloading into the catalog are not included. Most online materials are not cataloged in FOLIO.

Features Include:

Patron Empowerment

  • Manage requests
  • View checkouts and fees
  • Ability to renew items in bulk or renew all items
  • Create, save, export lists
  • Save search history

Searching/Browsing

  • Multiple search indexes:
    • Keyword
    • Title
    • Author
    • Subject
    • Call number
    • ISBN/ISSN
    • OCLC Number
  • Advanced search option
  • Browse by topic, author, title, and call number
  • Limit search results using limiters including
    • Institution
    • Campus
    • Library
    • Location
    • Format (from MARC record)
    • Call number
    • Author
    • Language
    • Region
    • Publication Year

Known Issues

  • Some MARC fields have not been added to keyword searching
  • Issues with local subject headings
  • Leading articles are not being ignored when browsing by title
  • Formats have not been finalized
  • Some special collections items display a "Place Request" button instead of linking to a form
  • Item effective call number not used for call number search
  • Some fields have not been removed from the Library Profile in My Account

 

How do I renew my items?

  1. To access My Account, log in by selecting Login in the upper right corner of the catalog. You can also select My Account under the Search Options column at the bottom of the page.
  2. Select Loans from the right-side menu.
  3. To renew only selected items, select the checkbox next to the items you want to renew. Select “Yes” from the Renew Selected Items dropdown menu.
  4. To select all items on a page (currently displaying), choose Select all entries on the page. Select “Yes” from the Renew Selected Items dropdown menu.
  5. To renew all loans, select “Yes” from the Renew All Items dropdown menu.

How do I place a request for an item?

  1. Search the library catalog for the title you would like to request.
  2. Select the title from the search results page.
  3. In the item details, scroll down to the Holdings tab.
  4. Select Place request.
  5. Login when prompted.
  6. Choose a Pickup Location.
  7. Select Submit Request.
  8. You should now be able to view and manage your hold in My Account.

Navigating the Interface

 

Course Reserves: Search for course materials by course, course number, or instructor.

Start Over: Start a new search by clearing your search terms and any filters.

Login: Log in to your library account to view:

  • Loans
  • Requests
  • Fees
  • Search History
  • Saved items

University of Missouri students, faculty, and stuff select "Institutional Login"; all other library users select "Other Library Users"

Language: Change the language of the interface.

New Search:Start a new search by clearing your search terms from multiple fields (indexes) with the use of search operators.

Advanced Search:With an advanced search, you are able to search multiple fields (indexes) through the use of search operators. You can limit the search by call number, language, format, and publication date.

Browse the Catalog: Browse by call number, author, topic, genre, region or era