Libraries IT has been working closely with the Archival Description & Access team to develop the latest iteration of the Special Collections Registry (SCR). This project is the next step in bringing all of the curation, preservation, digitization, and description work into a single location for patrons to research our distinctive collections at OSUL. SCR’s new design now better reflects the users’ journey of orientation, exploration, and action.
What Has Changed
- We improved the layout and navigation of collection container lists to help patrons better see the relationships between context and content.
- For each collection, we provide information about similar collections, related digital collections, and cataloged materials to show the linkages among OSUL’s holdings.
- We make it easier for patrons to contact curatorial staff via email from within each collection.
Benefits For The Researchers
- Patrons will find it easier to browse and search our collections and to understand the scope and use of them.
- With information from various systems better integrated, it will be easier and require less expertise to navigate collection materials.
- Patrons will have clear direction on how to request more information from OSUL staff.
Benefits For OSUL
As a cultural heritage and land-grant institution, OSUL has the clear responsibility to provide easy and open access to our holdings. This system continues to demonstrate the value of our investments in content and description by making it easier for researchers to find our materials for their work.
Check It Out
This major iteration will be deployed at 5:00 pm on April 23, April 25, 2019, during IT’s weekly planned maintenance window.
To experience SCR, simply search in Discover and select from the results in the Special Collections bento, or you can navigate directly to: https://library.osu.edu/collections.
Questions?
For more information or assistance or to provide feedback, please contact OSUL’s Service Desk at: https://library.osu.edu/hub.
