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Dublin Core field to display external links (like an 856)
We would like to have a way to link users to external resources from a Dublin Core record, similarly to how an 856 is used in MARC. Example: a digital object in Alma could link to a related finding aid in ArchivesSpace.
Perhaps the field(s) most appropriate to display in this manner would be dc:relation, dcterms:isPartOf, dcterms:replaces, dcterms:requires, dcterms:conformsTo and dcterms:isVersionOf.. but only if those fields utilize (dcterms:URI). If any of those fields are not tagged as a URI, that field should display as it does now.We are agnostic to whether such hyperlinks should be displayed in the "links"…
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Influence the algorithm in the display format for hits on large broad subject searches where local repository records appear.
In our library we have decided that Primo should also display records from a local repository. This is a database of references to research publications produced by our researchers at our university. It is not always the case that we have electronic access to the titles in this local database. And it's not always the case that we own the physical works.
So we would like to have the titles in our catalogue, but we are well aware that at best they are reference titles that have to be obtained/borrowed.
We are planning to display more local repositories through our…9 votes -
Primo NDE - Option to Display Cover Thumbnail Alongside Embedded Digital Viewer
Problem Summary
Currently, when an embedded digital viewer is present on a record, the system intentionally hides the cover thumbnail. Network calls confirm that the thumbnail is no longer requested once the viewer loads. While this is expected behavior, it can create a less optimal user experience in situations where the viewer does not display the actual cover or full document—for example, when it opens on a table of contents or another non-cover view. In these cases, users lose quick visual context provided by the cover image.
Description:
Requesting the addition of a configurable option that allows the cover thumbnail…9 votes -
Primo VE provide a job forcing a reindex recalculating also FRBR / View all versions grouping for a set of records or the whole catalogue
Sometimes wrong FRBR grouping are created and stay in the system until the scheduled six months indexing is performed.
There is a tool for fixing single records ( Dedup and FRBR Test Utility ) but a) it works for one record at time b) one needs to know exactly and in advance what records are wrong (and usually this is not the case).
We need therefore a job forcing a reindex and recalculating Dedup + FRBR / View all versions grouping for a set of records or the whole catalogue.
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Display Logic Rule: hide multiple links to same Interface
Where there are multiple links from the same Interface, provide a way for a Display Logic rule to be added that only shows the first of links from the same interface, and hides the rest.
Often we have multiple links on the same interface (to different Ebsco, Proquest, Gale collections) with identical access.
Currently it does not appear possible to add a display logic rule to do this.
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Allow Database Facet/Filter/Limiter in Primo VE
We would like the ability to filter results by database in Primo VE. For example, if someone searches "biology", but has been instructed to only use articles from our Academic Search Premier database, there would be a way to limit to both articles and the Academic Search Premier database.
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Change handling of MARC fields 100 and 700 in citation styles in Primo VE
Handling of MARC fields in citation styles should be changed as follows:
1. If there are relator codes in $4, only $4 aut and cmp should be considered as author, relator codes $4 edt, ill, ivr, trl and drt should be treated as contributors. Entries with other $4 codes should be ignored for citation.
2. If there are no relator codes $4 in the record, field 100 should be considered as author, field 700 as contributor.
Benefits: Citiation styles get independent from cataloguing language as they are now by using $e. Also citation styles work independent from the fact, if…8 votes -
Add clickable logo option next to search bar
Some libraries like UCLA have edited their customization packages with custom javascript, CSS, and HTML to add a logo with an embedded link that will take the user back to the main Primo page. This is a useful feature, especially if the default upper left logo is pointed at a library's main web page instead of to Primo, but implementing similar code in other institutions' customization packages can be challenging--especially if it interferes with existing code for other functions. Having a second default logo with link option in this Primo location would be helpful for libraries that want this configuration…
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Allow deduping between MARC and DC records with non-filing characters in title
It is currently not possible to dedup MARC and Dublin Core records if the title field contains non-filing characters.
Primo VE can perform deduplication between MARC records in Alma and DC records that are ingested via discovery import profiles. However, the dedup title keys that are generated for MARC records take into account if the title has non-filing characters (such as initial articles), as indicated in the 245 second indicator. It is not possible to indicate non-filing characters for DC records. Therefore, records that would otherwise be matches for deduplication have different titles.
For example, a record with the title…
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Resource Recommender Banner: allow multiple, randomised Banners
We find the Resource Recommender Banner in Primo VE incredible useful for promoting exhibitions, programs and other library events, but the click through rate on the Banner is extremely low.
One of the reasons for this, I suspect, is the static nature of the banner - once activated, the same image appears every time a search is conducted and it quickly just becomes "noise" on the catalogue that is either ignored or dismissed.
We'd like to see this feature further developed to allow for multiple banners to be active at once (say, up to 5) and then have a different,…
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Person Entity – Option to hide or suppress the Person Page and Person Info Card at the individual level
We propose adding the option to allow institutions to hide or suppress the Person Page and Person Info Card at the individual level.
We've received complaints that some person entities display incorrect information on their pages. As updating information directly at the data source (Library of Congress, Wikidata, or Wikipedia) is neither sustainable nor predictable in terms of when data changes will be reflected, we propose providing an option for institutions to exclude specific person entities from being displayed in Primo.
Justification:
1. Updating Wikidata and other data sources entries directly is not a sustainable solution and is not predictable…8 votes -
Add more than 7 lines – Advanced searches only include a maximum of seven search criteria lines
Could we have the capability to include more than seven lines in the advanced search function? In Summon, Web of Science and numerous other platforms, there is an unlimited possibility to select more lines.
Given that our users frequently search using both Danish and English keywords, the seven-line limit is often reached when both languages are used in an 'OR' search.8 votes -
Primo VE customize logo tooltip/description
Allow tooltip/description text to be added to the uploaded logo in the Primo VE view customization, similar to the "Links Menu" customization description.
This is a basic usability feature that should be easy to configure.
Our usability testing showed that about half the users expected the logo to go back to the main Primo VE search landing page rather than the library's home page (as many libraries have configured). Having a description on hovering would help clarify for users.8 votes -
Support a grouping for non-alphanumeric titles in AZ list
For the "Support AZ List in Database and Journal Searches" in 2025 May release, please add back the link to group non-alphanumeric titles. In the old Primo, if I remember correctly, there was a "#" link in which I can see all non-alphanumeric titles, e.g. starting with Chinese characters.
Thank you.
Howard Lam
CUHK Library, Hong Kong5 May 2025
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Add Due Date to Real Time Availability Status in Brief Records
We would like to be able to see the status messages to include Due Dates, where applicable.
Example: add date to Not available - Loan message, something along the lines of Not available - Checked out until {date}.8 votes -
Add double dashes to subject heading displays between subdivisions
The standard display of subject headings, as seen in the Library of Congress, is to place double dashes between their subdivisions. So "$a Germany $x Politics and government $y 19th century" would be displayed as "Germany--Politics and government--19th century." However, Primo VE only places the subdivisions together without distinction, resulting in "Germany Politics and government 19th century." This is is less visually clear to users and isn't consistent with standard practice; it should be a simple matter for Primo VE to place double dashes where a subfield indicator belongs.
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Allow Bibtex information to be copied and pasted rather than only downloaded
Currently, Primo requires that users download Bibtex and other citation data to their computers, and then upload or copy it from a document. This takes up valuable memory. Google Scholar has a feature that allows you to copy and paste the Bibtex citation directly from the browser rather than needing to download it, saving space and the hassle of saving and uploading a list of resources to their computers. Could a similar functionality be created for Primo VE where Bibtex information can be copied and pasted rather than just downloaded?
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Add the creation date to the titles in the Saved Search Letter
Users can set an alert on the Saved Searches page and will then receive the Saved Search letter by email whenever there are new results for their saved search. However, a new result is not necessarily a new publication. The Saved Search letter could also contain older publications which are new to the inventory of the discovery system. For the users, it would be helpful to already see in the Saved Search letter the creation date of the titles, so that they know which results are real new publications. In Primo VE, however, it is currently not possible to add…
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Enable Quicklinks on a Provider-by-Provider Basis
We would like to be able to enable QuickLinks links on a per-provider basis.
We would like more control over which providers QuickLinks operates again, both for testing and link accuracy reasons.
When we find a provider for which QuickLinks do not work well, we have no workaround other than disabling QuickLinks completely. This negatively affects our users, because QuickLinks may be working well for resources from other Providers.
We would also like be to be able to test QuickLinks with new providers, prior to having QuickLinks attempt to link to the new provider's resources.
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Sort Favorites by Call Number
Allow sorting of "My Favorites" by Call Number. Currently, you can only sort "My Favorites" by Date Added, Author, and Title.
7 votes
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