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UDiscover User Guide

Learn more about using the University of Dayton's customized search engine.

Overview

Welcome to the UDiscover Guide. We hope to answer your questions and provide an introduction to the library's main search interface. If any of your questions aren't answered in this guide, please ask the library, contact your liaison librarianor schedule a consultation.

How to Access UDiscover

Go to https://udiscover.udayton.edu/ on a computer or mobile device.


Start Your Search

Advanced Search

Your Library Account

To sign in to UDiscover, go to https://udiscover.udayton.edu/ and select the "Sign In" link (located in the upper-right corner of the screen) and enter your UD username and password. Once signed in, you can do more when searching. This includes the ability to save records, save searches, view your search history history, and place holds.

You can also access your UDiscover account to:

Have questions about your account? Our access services department handles library account questions. Please call Information Point at 937-229-4234 or email circdesk@udayton.edu for assistance with questions about your library account.


Background: ILS Migration

UDiscover launched June 25, 2025, in collaboration with the OhioLINK Library consortium.

UDiscover replaces the UD Library catalog, Library Publications search (sometimes known as Journals Search), and old version of UDiscover with a more integrated system.

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