Re: Syndetic Solutions cover images

From: Andrew Nagy <asnagy_at_nyob>
Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:56:12 -0400
To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
The Villanova University implementation of VuFind using syndetics for cover
images and "enhanced" content.

We added a temporary caching layer to help with performance of images - have
a look:
http://library.villanova.edu/Find/Search/Home?lookfor=open+source&type=&search=catalog&submit=Find

Andrew

On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Amira Aaron <aaaron_at_brandeis.edu> wrote:

> At Brandeis we're working with VuFind as a possible NextGen catalog
> interface.  We know that in the past there were concerns with speed in
> loading cover images from Syndetic Solutions.  Are libraries still
> experiencing problems with this?  With Amazon tightening up on the use of
> cover images, do you have other solutions to suggest?  Thanks for your help.
>  Amira
>
> --
> Amira Aaron
> Director for Information Resources
> Brandeis University Library and
>  Technology Services
> 415 South Street  MS045
> Waltham, MA  02454
> phone 781-736-4647
> fax  781-736-4724
> aaaron_at_brandeis.edu
> lts.brandeis.edu
>
Received on Tue Jun 02 2009 - 10:57:06 EDT