New Library System: Primo VE

Information about the Columbus State Library's migration to a new library system (Ex Libris Alma)

A New Discovery Interface

The library's upgrade to Alma includes a new discovery service called Primo VE. The Primo VE discovery interface allows researchers to "discover" print and electronic resources with a single search, including journal articles from databases. New features will include

  • Faster searching across resources
  • Enhanced discovery: explore automatic recommendations, citation trails exploration tools, availability in multiple formats, and track requests  
  • Personalization: save preferences, searches, citations, and citation export
  • Mobile friendly
  • Columbus State Library, OhioLINK, and interlibrary loan requests all in one place
  • Chapter requests (scanned and emailed)

Primo VE provides a more intuitive, enhanced search for all library users. We are confident that this update will positively impact how your students access quality information from the library website.

Search results for the title Parable of the Sower in Primo VE

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