Aspen Discovery

Aspen Discovery, developed by ByWater Solutions, is an Open Source Discovery System designed to provide comprehensive access to library materials. According to the vendor, Aspen Discovery seamlessly integrates with eContent and third-party providers, combining the library catalog with digital archives and enrichment from major third-party sources. The product is intended for libraries of various sizes, including small community libraries and large academic institutions. It caters to the needs of librarians, library administrators, academic institutions, public libraries, and special libraries.

Key Features

Full-Featured Open Source Discovery System: According to the vendor, Aspen Discovery is a comprehensive Open Source Discovery System that integrates with eContent and third-party providers, allowing library patrons to access all materials in one place.

Integration with Third-Party Providers: Aspen integrates with the APIs of any Integrated Library System (ILS) and eContent providers, enabling integration with third-party products and services for a seamless user experience.

Native Reading Recommendations: Aspen Discovery generates personalized reading recommendations based on user data and algorithms, aiming to help users discover new titles and authors that align with their reading preferences.

Unified Experience through Deep Integration: According to the vendor, Aspen Discovery deeply integrates with various library technologies, including ILS, eContent providers, and third-party platforms, to create a unified and intuitive discovery experience for library users.

Display of All Formats within Results (FRBR): Using the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) model, Aspen Discovery displays all formats of titles within one search result, allowing users to identify and access different formats of a title, such as print, e-book, or audiobook.

Improved Relevancy and Ease of Use: Aspen Discovery aims to enhance relevancy and ease of use for library patrons with advanced search capabilities, including faceted searching, relevance ranking, and filtering options, to assist users in quickly finding the materials they need.

Customization and Expansion Capabilities: According to the vendor, Aspen Discovery provides tools and features that empower library administrators to customize and expand the system according to their specific needs. It offers branding options, custom search configurations, and integration with additional services to tailor the discovery experience.

Companion Mobile App: Aspen LiDA: Aspen LiDA, the companion mobile app for Aspen Discovery, provides intuitive searching, visually engaging browsing, patron account management, and suggested searches, offering an enhanced library experience on mobile devices.