The South Dakota State Library migrated its records to a new integrated library system (ILS), Auto-Graphic’s VERSO, on June 29, 2020. SDSL began using the new system for circulation in early July.
Users will notice that VERSO looks and searches much like South Dakota Share-It.
VERSO was designed with a graphical interface using HTML5 web technology. VERSO’s user interface highlights search results with large and informative cover images and graphic design features. VERSO provides intuitive navigation, utilizing familiar web cues, and a “wizard-like”advanced search screen, using filters and prompts modeled from popular search engines.
Search results can be clustered and displayed to present all formats of a title in a single FRBR-like display. VERSO employs innovative, attention-grabbing display techniques such as Cover Flow showcase book jacket display, as well as an enhanced drag-and-drop functionality to library users’ personal lists. Patrons may manage their accounts and modify their own user experience through “My Lists” and “My Account” customization options. VERSO’s discovery engine provides a central point of control for patrons to search, manage and share their library information.
As a web-based system, and like South Dakota Share-It, VERSO is best accessed using Google Chrome. Mozilla Firefox would be the next best choice, while Microsoft Edge will also work. Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
Search the new SDSL catalog at https://sdsv.agverso.com/home?cid=sdsv&lid=sdsv
If you are considering automating your library collection for the first time or maybe switching to a new product, the SD State Library has compiled information at http://libguides.library.sd.gov/services/automation
Contact Nina.Mentzel@state.sd.us for more information.