University of Toronto Libraries support the NISO Open Discovery Initiative (ODI) and transparency in discovery. As part of this, we're sharing our current practices in the below ODI conformance Statement.

This statement will be revisited and updated annually. Questions can be directed to Susan Bond.

Conformance statement last updated in January 2024.

ODI Conformance Statement

Yes/Partial/No	Recommendation	Reference	Comment
Partial	Library designates individuals to be responsible for configuring Discovery Service, link resolver, proxy, and other discovery-related tools for subscribed content from Content Providers. Designated point persons should work or coordinate with each other.	3.4.1.1 (1)	Individuals are designated for each tool but they do not regularly work together or coordinate with each other
Yes	Library enables linking, ranking, and authentication options available in the Discovery Service Tool for subscribed content from Content Providers, and seeks clarification if needed.	3.4.1.1 (2)
Partial	Library documents configuration decisions and the reasons behind these decisions.	3.4.1.1 (3)	Most previous decisions are documented. We have recently developed a new procedure for documenting configuration decisions
Yes	Library regularly evaluates and updates its configurations of Discovery Service configurations.	3.4.1.1 (4)
Yes	Library plans for system upgrades and seeks assistance from vendors if needed.	3.4.1.2 (1)
Yes	Library plans and documents for discovery tool changes and seeks assistance from vendors if needed.	3.4.1.2 (2)
Yes	Library selects the correct database collections available in the Discovery Service tool for subscribed content from Content Provider and seeks clarification from the Discovery Service Provider and Content Provider when needed.	3.4.1.3
No	Library works with the Discovery Service Provider to learn exactly what, if any, adjustments can be made to result ranking, boosting, and weighting, and seeks clarification if needed.	3.4.1.4
Yes	Library selects the correct holdings packages available in link resolver for the subscribed content from Content Providers and seeks clarification from the link resolver provider and Content Provider when needed.	3.4.1.5 (1)
Yes	Library regularly evaluates and updates its configurations of library link resolver configurations.	3.4.1.5 (2)
Yes	Library configures the proxy server for discovery service, link resolver and ODI links, and seeks clarification if needed.	3.4.1.6
Yes	Library works with vendors to create detailed agreements on what support the provider offers during and after implementation.	3.4.2.1
No	Library regularly checks and evaluates ODI Conformance Statements from Content Providers and Discovery Service Providers and publisher-provided configuration guides for libraries.	3.4.2.2 (1)
No	Library advocates increasing ODI conformance for Content Providers and Discovery Service Providers.	3.4.2.2 (2)
Yes	Library uses the vendor-provided tools to report missing, incomplete, or incorrect database collections, first to the Discovery Service Provider, and next to the Content Provider.	3.4.2.3
Partial	Library develops and executes a staff training program for one or more staff members on managing the Discovery Service, link resolver, proxy, and other discovery-related tools.	3.4.3.1 (1)
Partial	Library provides regular training sessions to patrons and staff on how to use Discovery Service tool.	3.4.3.1 (2)	Regular staff training sessions are provided. Patron training is primarily done via the LibrarySearch Tips Research Guide
Yes	Library staff read official documentation, announcements, and updates, and make relevant adjustments in configurations.	3.4.3.1 (3
Yes	Library staff join the online communities (listservs and forums) for the Discovery Service Providers, engage in dialogue, offer ideas and suggestions, and share innovative approaches created or implemented.	3.4.3.1 (4)
Partial	Library staff on licensing, electronic resources, systems and front service regularly meet to discuss configuring Discovery Service, link resolver, proxy server, and other discovery-related tools for subscribed content.	3.4.3.2

Open Discovery Initiative Conformance Statement