SearchWorks Catalog

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

SearchWorks Catalog provides Stanford Libraries' official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more, enabling users to search across physical and digital resources.

Target Customer

Stanford University Libraries users (students, faculty, researchers) and other library patrons with Stanford access

Key Differentiator

Unified search across Stanford Libraries' multi-format collections (books, journals, maps, media, government documents, databases, datasets) and inclusion of specialized resources such as the David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford Digital Repository, and Special Collections

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the provided content

Pain Points

1Need to discover items across diverse formats and collections in a single search experience
2Access to certain materials may be restricted to Stanford community (limited access for non-Stanford users)
3Managing and saving search results and records within the library catalog

Key Features

1Search over twelve million resources across physical and digital collections
2Advanced search capabilities
3Saved Records / Saved Records Catalog
4Access to online articles and government documents
5Coverage of diverse formats (books, databases, datasets, maps, images, audio, video, etc.) and special collections (David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford Digital Repository, Special Collections)

Target Customer Industries

1Education

Client Results

1Improved discovery of materials across multiple formats and collections
2Easier access to online articles and digital resources
3Ability to save and manage records for later reference

Competitive Advantages

1Comprehensive, multi-format discovery within a single interface
2Direct access to specialized Stanford collections (e.g., Stanford Digital Repository, David Rumsey Map Center, Special Collections)
3Combination of online and offline (physical) catalog entries for a broad reach
4Interlibrary loan and purchase recommendations support
5Institution-specific access controls and off-campus access options

Key Benefits

1Unified discovery across many resource types and formats

2Access to institutional repositories and special collections

3Support for offline and online materials and interlibrary loan

4Efficient saving and management of records for later use

5Access to online articles and digital resources

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Stanford Libraries' official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.

Target Market

Stanford University Libraries users (students, faculty, researchers) and library patrons with Stanford access

Unique Value Proposition

A centralized, unified catalog that spans Stanford's physical and digital collections, including exclusive repositories and specialized centers, enabling comprehensive discovery and access

Technical Requirements

Web browser with internet access; Stanford authentication for restricted resources; standard library account features (Saved Records, My Account)

Pricing Model

Not specified

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