I stand corrected - the Syndetics use at Villanova is no longer. However I
am aware of other instances with syndetics in VuFind and it seems to work
quite well.
Andrew
On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Andrew Nagy <asnagy_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> 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 - 12:55:59 EDT