Project Team
About This Platform
The MIST Central Library Digital Platform is a unified system connecting the library's public information site, patron self-service tools, and administrative operations — replacing what used to be several disconnected pages and manual processes with one integrated, continuously maintained application.
Public Website
Notice board, resource directories, policies, and catalog search across VuFind, OPAC & DSpace.
Patron Portal
Loans, holds & fines, locker and study room booking, plagiarism/AI checks, and support chat.
Admin & Circulation
Membership, circulation desk, attendance, reporting, and content management for library staff.
Koha, DSpace & VuFind
Integrated with the library's existing OPAC catalog, thesis repository, and unified search.
Remote Access
Shibboleth single sign-on via BDREN TigerFed for 24/7 off-campus access to e-resources.
LibraryAI Assistant
A chat assistant grounded in the library's real policies, staff directory and FAQ.
Official Launch
Aug 07, 2026
Last Updated
Aug 12, 2026
System Version
3.7.4
Infrastructure
R&D Wing, MIST