Library Services

Sciendo's professional book program is designed to help academic libraries meet the evolving needs of today's higher education landscape. We provide access to the most in-demand disciplines, ensuring libraries offer the latest resources that support theoretical learning and provide practical, hands-on knowledge. Our collection prepares students to apply their expertise effectively while enabling faculty to stay at the forefront of their fields.

Seamless Integration

We prioritize ease of access, enhanced discoverability, and efficient integration into library systems. By working with leading discovery services and providing enriched metadata, we enable libraries to manage their collections effectively and to deliver exceptional value to their users.

Sciendo Discovery Service Partners

Discovery services are essential for helping users navigate a vast array of content, providing reliable and efficient access to academic materials. To support this, we partner with the following top discovery platforms: ProQuest-ExLibris Primo, ProQuest-ExLibris Summon, EBSCO Discovery Service, WorldCat Discovery and Knowledge E.

Our collaboration with The IP Registry streamlines access management by enhancing IP address verification, monitoring, and updates, delivering a seamless experience for both librarians and users alike.

Metadata for Optimal Access

Sciendo provides high-quality metadata for all digital products at no additional cost. Libraries can utilize the following formats to ensure their collections are organized, accessible, and fully optimized for user discovery:

  • MARC21/MARCXML the records are available at both the title and collection levels, and can be accessed through De Gruyter Brill's library administration portal. To request specific records for complete eBook packages, please use our Metadata Order Form.
  • Metadata is also distributed through major library networks, including: OCLC, ExLibris, ProQuest, GBV, BVB, HEBIS, SWB, and ABES
  • KBART (Knowledge Base and Related Tools) twice a month, updated KBART records are provided for all licensed packages. For specific KBART records, requests can be submitted via the Metadata Order Form.

Ensuring Proxy Access with Stanzas

For libraries using OCLC's EZProxy, Sciendo provides the latest stanza configurations to ensure reliable authentication. To maintain uninterrupted access:

  • Ensure your Proxy IP is registered with us via the IP Registry.
  • Use the most up-to-date stanza, verified in collaboration with OCLC.
  • For technical support, contact OCLC directly for EZProxy setup assistance.
  • For additional guidance on database stanza directives, please refer to OCLC's introduction to database stanzas.

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