New Library System and Search Experience

SU Libraries, along with our sister USMAI institution libraries, replaced our two-decades old library system in May 2024. Our library system contains the catalog of all of the SU Libraries’ holdings, provides access to our licensed electronic resources, and controls library functions such as checkouts, fines, and borrowing from other institutions. In short, it is the foundation of the library. 

From go-live on May 23, 2024, the new library search interface changes how our existing library search platform/catalog looks and functions. This allows for better access and management of the Libraries' print, electronic, and digital collections as well as improved discovery of items across all USMAI institutions. It helps to modernize our services and functions and increase cooperation with other campus systems and with other academic institutions across the state.

Enhanced features include:

• Enhanced Experience: Better integration of the library’s collections along with improved and expanded search capabilities.
• Faster: Save time by searching almost all of the library’s collections and beyond in one simple search.
• More Discovery: Explore and learn through automatic recommendations, virtual title browsing, and citation trails.
• Personalized Search Experience: Log in to save your research preferences. Save your items in your account and easily export records to citation management systems.
• On-the-Go: Improved mobile user interface allows researchers to search on their favorite mobile devices.