Library Search (Catalog)
Library Search is the Emory Libraries catalog. It is the official online discovery tool to search for physical and digital books, journals, newspapers, archival collections, media, and more across all Emory Libraries.
Library Search is built using Blacklight, an open-source software framework designed for building library catalogs and discovery interfaces, and is widely used by libraries and other institutions to create user-friendly, customizable search interfaces for their collections. Key features include a customizable interface, faceted search, community driven development, and responsive design.
Program Manager: Tricia Clayton
Associated stakeholder groups: Library Search Committee
The Library Search Committee, in collaboration with Emory’s libraries' other committees and Communities of Practice (COPs), is responsible for the design, continual improvement, and maintenance of discovery systems for Emory’s libraries. The group’s primary focus is on the Library Search tool (Blacklight) and its primary integrations including Alma, PrimoVE/Articles+, etc., and its dependencies with related systems including Ares, ILLiad, etc. This group continues the work started by the discoverE Advisory Group and the SEND Team for Phase 1 of the Library Search project.
The Library Search Committee comprises chairs from designated governance groups that have a direct impact on the Library Search tool. Committees and COPs that are represented are: Access Services Policy Committee, Interlibrary Loan COP, Acquisitions COP, Instruction Steering Committee, Circulation COP, Course Reserves COP, CATACOM, Collections Steering Committee, Archival Metadata Committee, and User Services COP.
Library Search Committee Charter (EUL Sharepoint)
Library Search Committee Folder (EUL Sharepoint)
How to access:
Access Library Search directly (https://search.libraries.emory.edu/) or from the search box embedded in the homepage on the Emory Libraries website.
Help and end user documentation:
· Library Search Help and Contacts
· FAQs
· Reporting problems:
o Email 78888@emory.edu
Preferred method for library employees – goes to the TDS technology support desk is routed to the appropriate unit/individual
o Email coreserviceshelp@emory.edu
Alternative method for staff – routes directly to Application Support but is not monitored consistently outside of business hours
o Report a problem form
For patrons and library staff; this form is also found on all item records within Library Search
Requesting enhancements:
Use the Library Search Enhancement Request Repository to view and request enhancements.
Send a new request
Learn more about how to submit and review enhancement requests.
Testing environments: and both have additional access requirements:
Blackcat-test - https://blackcat-test.library.emory.edu/ – used for testing changes and enhancements before they move to production
Blackcat-arch - https://blackcat-arch.library.emory.edu/ – developer’s testing environment, also used for BibFrame testing conducted by the ExLibris Linked Data focus group
Both testing environments have additional access requirements:
Individual users much be granted access privileges (contact Tricia Clayton)
You must be signed into Emory’s VPN, even when on campus