Why Choose VuDL?

The number of DIY repositories currently in existence shows that there is both a high demand for digital library software as well as a need for a new software package to meet these demands (especially for those without the resources to execute their own DIY project).  With VuDL, you can store, manipulate, display and make discoverable your digital collection without having to develop any code yourself (though, as with most digital library software, some server expertise is necessary).

Most digital library packages today are targeted at either small/specific collections, or very large/very complicated collections.  If you use the former as your digital library software, you may not have the functionality to describe your objects properly; if you use the latter, you may have too many options and therefore needless complexity.  VuDL is designed to be somewhere in the middle:  flexible enough to describe different ranges of objects, while small enough to prevent “choice paralysis.”

About VuDL

VuDL is a simple to use Digital Library Administration application powered by all open source technologies.  With VuDL, you get:

• METS metadata editor
• Service image generation tools
• XML database repository
• Built-in OAI server
• Built-in record drivers for easy implementation with VuFind

Power

The core of VuDL's application is powered by Orbeon Forms, a powerful XML/XForms processor. eXist (a native XML database) and the server's file system combine to support the data and image repository.

Licensing

VuDL is offered for free through the GPL open source license.  You can modify the software and share your successes with the community!

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