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Indexing
Unless you are using VuFind exclusively as a wrapper around a third-party discovery service, you will need to index data into the system so that your users have something they can search. This page contains information on loading data into VuFind's Solr index.
Supported Metadata Formats
Metadata is most commonly loaded in one of these formats:
- MARC - MAchine Readable Cataloging, a format used by many library systems.
- XML - A common markup format across disciplines.
Click on the metadata format above for details on how to ingest records of that type. If you are interested in supporting something new, see Supporting a New Metadata Format.
Acquiring Records
If you need data to load into your system, you might try loading it with VuFind's OAI-PMH Harvest Tool. If you need to retrieve it from your ILS, check for MARC Export Notes for your platform.
The Open Data Sources page lists potential sources for additional records to add to your index.
Specific Examples
These pages offer step-by-step notes on loading records from specific systems.
Related Pages
- Alphabetical Heading Browse - How to set up a browse index (similar to a traditional ILS) to complement your Solr search.
- Automation - Notes on automating VuFind, including how to regularly load the latest records from your ILS.
- Hierarchies and Collections - How to represent hierarchies of records in your index.
- Re-indexing - How to clear out your index if you want to start over.