Managed VuFind Hosting for Libraries
Transform how users find library resources with high-performance managed VuFind hosting. – a next-generation discovery layer that unifies search across all your collections.
- Unified search across multiple databases
- Support MARC,XML,CSV, OAI-PMH Metadata format
- Koha, DSpace, OJS, WordPress/Websites, EBSCOhost, & more.
Choose VuFind Hosting Plan that best fits your needs
customization and training options are available
- 4 vCPU Cores
- 6GB RAM
- 150GB SSD Storage
- VuFind 10.x installed- Latest version
- Free Barcode Scanner Integration
- Daily Automated Backup
- Complete DNS Control
Optional Services
- Call/WhatsApp ( +234) 9134104366 for quote
- Customization & Branding
- SMTP, Custom Domain and HTTPS
- Training Session
- Indexing of Koha, NewGenLib, DSpace, Greenstone, E-print, OJS, Websites, EBSCOhost, & more.
- Indexing of MARC,XML,CSV, OAI-PMH Metadata format
- 6 vCPU Cores
- 16GB RAM
- 300GB SSD Storage
- VuFind 10.x installed- Latest version
- Free Barcode Scanner Integration
- Daily Automated Backup
- Complete DNS Control
Optional Services
- Call/WhatsApp ( +234) 9134104366 for quote
- Customization & Branding
- SMTP, Custom Domain and HTTPS
- Training Session
- Indexing of Koha, NewGenLib, DSpace, Greenstone, E-print, OJS, Websites, EBSCOhost, & more.
- Indexing of MARC,XML,CSV, OAI-PMH Metadata format
- 8 vCPU Cores
- 24GB RAM
- 500GB NVMe or 1.2TB SSD Storage
- VuFind 10.x installed- Latest version
- Free Barcode Scanner Integration
- Daily Automated Backup
- Complete DNS Control
Optional Services
- Call/WhatsApp ( +234) 9134104366 for quote
- Customization & Branding
- SMTP, Custom Domain and HTTPS
- Training Session
- Indexing of Koha, NewGenLib, DSpace, Greenstone, E-print, OJS, Websites, EBSCOhost, & more.
- Indexing of MARC,XML,CSV, OAI-PMH Metadata format
- 4 vCPU Cores
- 6GB RAM
- 150GB SSD Storage
- VuFind 10.x installed- Latest version
- Free Barcode Scanner Integration
- Daily Automated Backup
- Complete DNS Control
Optional Services
- Call/WhatsApp ( +234) 9134104366 for quote
- Customization & Branding
- SMTP, Custom Domain and HTTPS
- Training Session
- Indexing of Koha, NewGenLib, DSpace, Greenstone, E-print, OJS, Websites, EBSCOhost, & more.
- Indexing of MARC,XML,CSV, OAI-PMH Metadata format
- 6 vCPU Cores
- 16GB RAM
- 300GB SSD Storage
- VuFind 10.x installed- Latest version
- Free Barcode Scanner Integration
- Daily Automated Backup
- Complete DNS Control
Optional Services
- Call/WhatsApp ( +234) 9134104366 for quote
- Customization & Branding
- SMTP, Custom Domain and HTTPS
- Training Session
- Indexing of Koha, NewGenLib, DSpace, Greenstone, E-print, OJS, Websites, EBSCOhost, & more.
- Indexing of MARC,XML,CSV, OAI-PMH Metadata format
- 8 vCPU Cores
- 24GB RAM
- 500GB NVMe or 1.2TB SSD Storage
- VuFind 10.x installed- Latest version
- Free Barcode Scanner Integration
- Daily Automated Backup
- Complete DNS Control
Optional Services
- Call/WhatsApp ( +234) 9134104366 for quote
- Customization & Branding
- SMTP, Custom Domain and HTTPS
- Training Session
- Indexing of Koha, NewGenLib, DSpace, Greenstone, E-print, OJS, Websites, EBSCOhost, & more.
- Indexing of MARC,XML,CSV, OAI-PMH Metadata format
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Why Choose SternHost for Your VuFind Hosting?
Designed for academic and public libraries, our hosting delivers the high-speed indexing and seamless integration needed for a world-class discovery layer—so your patrons can find everything they need in one place.
Unified Search Experience
Break down silos. We configure VuFind to search your OPAC, digital repository, and journals simultaneously, giving users a single, Google-like entry point for all your resources.
High-Speed Solr Indexing
Search results in milliseconds. Our servers are optimized for Apache Solr—the engine behind VuFind—ensuring lightning-fast queries even with millions of records in your index.
Seamless ILS Integration
Connect without conflict. We handle the complex drivers needed to link VuFind with your existing LMS (like Koha, Evergreen, or Symphony) for real-time status updates and holds.
Mobile-Responsive Themes
Search on the go. We deploy responsive, modern interfaces ensuring your library catalog looks and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops alike.
Powerful Discovery Features
Everything users need to find what they’re looking for, fast
Unified Search
Search across library catalogs, databases, digital repositories, and external resources from a single interface.
Faceted Navigation
Powerful filtering by format, subject, author, date, and custom fields for precise results.
Relevancy Ranking
Advanced algorithms ensure the most relevant results appear first, improving user satisfaction.
Multi-Source Integration
Connect with ILS systems, institutional repositories, databases, and external APIs seamlessly.
User Personalization
Save searches, create lists, set preferences, and receive recommendations tailored to each user.
Lightning Fast
Apache Solr-powered indexing delivers instant search results even with millions of records.
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Unlock Your Collections: Managed VuFind Hosting
SternHost provides the ultimate platform for your library’s discovery layer. We deliver a fully managed VuFind environment that allows universities and public libraries to offer a modern, intuitive search experience without the burden of maintaining complex search infrastructure.
VuFind is the leading open-source discovery portal, designed to replace the traditional OPAC. We make it effortless to deploy by managing the intricate backend, including Apache Solr configuration, PHP driver setups, and record harvesting from your various library systems.
Discovery relies on speed. Our hosting environment is tuned for high-performance indexing and retrieval. We ensure low-latency connections and scalable memory resources, keeping your search results instant and your patron satisfaction high.
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SternHost Search Security: Patron Privacy First
At SternHost, we prioritize the privacy of your users’ intellectual inquiries. Our VuFind hosting plans are architected to protect search history and user accounts while maintaining the open accessibility required for a public discovery tool.
Encrypted User Sessions
Protect your patrons' reading history. We implement strict SSL encryption for all sessions, ensuring that login credentials, search queries, and "My Favorites" lists are shielded from interception or tracking.
Isolated Search Indexes
Your data stands alone. We use isolated container technology to ensure your Solr search indexes are completely segregated. This prevents resource hogging from other users and ensures your catalog data remains uncompromised.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get instant clarity on features, billing, technical specifications, and how SternHost can best serve your needs.
VuFind is an open-source "discovery layer." Unlike a traditional catalog that just lists books, VuFind sits on top of your systems to search everything—books, ebooks, journals, and website content—from a single search bar.
No. VuFind works with your ILS. Your ILS (like Koha) manages the circulation and back-office tasks, while VuFind provides the beautiful, user-friendly front-end for your patrons to search.
We can configure VuFind to connect with almost any major ILS, including Koha, Evergreen, Symphony, Voyager, and Alma. We also support harvesting from OJS and DSpace.
Apache Solr is the powerful search engine engine that powers VuFind. Our hosting includes the management and optimization of Solr to ensure your search results are fast and accurate.
Yes. VuFind is highly themable. We can help apply your institution's branding, logos, and colors so the portal feels like a seamless part of your library’s website.
Unified search means a user can type a topic (e.g., "Climate Change") and see physical books from your shelves, PDFs from your digital repository, and articles from your journals all in one results list.
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