What's new?
To keep things running smoothly, we update the Library.Link Network infrastructure regularly. Occasionally we make really exciting updates. When that happens, we promise to tell you.
The Library.Link Network consists of a multiple components that work together. These required codebases are identified with the following nomenclature: WP 6.6.1, SC 1.3, and NV 1.1. Releases are available to all members unless otherwise specified.
WebPub
WP Version 7.0
Released September 10, 2020
Add library type to JSON-LD output
Link to collections.library.link from Tools / Extras page in the Services menu
Add a feature flag to reset an organization's data
Update titles for Novelist's Linked Library Enrichment on the Link Domain Dashboard and Tools / Extras page
WP Version 6.6.1.3
Released January 9, 2020
Update amara-xml to 3.1.1
Restore python-dateutil as a dependency
WP Version 6.6.1
Released December 17, 2019
Fix bug in versa
Use new node document syntax for inactive alternatives
Fix data.html type index path
Update the navigation menu link to stats in preparation for new stats release
WP Version 6.6
Released December 16, 2019
Render index pages for oversized links
Render index pages based on node document rather than streaming
Add Novelist shortcuts for authorities not in catalog
Add Enrichment indicators for resources in index pages
Normalize styles across products
Update to Python 3.7
Sort items in lists before rendering
WP Version 6.5.1
Released November 14, 2019
Harden library address rendering logic
WP Version 6.5
Released November 12, 2019
Updated Novelist appeal terms
Replace static link analysis panel with dynamic application
Past Versions
WP Version 6.4.1
Released January 18, 2019
Add resource fingerprinting functionality to support improved network level services
Add Internet Archive availability widget
Remove Google Plus option from social sharing
Correct JSON output for library images and better support institutional feed generation
Concept label generator to include Collection properties for MARC 630 tags
Reworked borrow action links to eliminate blank pages when borrow actions are not available for resources
Includes label properties for barcodes
WP Version 6.3.3
Released November 17, 2018
Label display fixed for 630 $p "partOf"
WP Version 6.3.0
Released October 17, 2018
Release a pybibframe indicators() function fix to improve how the pipeline transforms Family resources.
JSON-LD hardening and validation for items, resources and systems
WP Version 6.2.1
Released August 29, 2018
Generalize Json-LD item rendering to include all items in the catalog, not just ones with ISBN.
Improve JSON-LD item level structural validation.
Remove member rendering of LibrarySystems for each item page; only render members that specifically have borrowActions to create a smaller footprint
Restructure JSON-LD to include location property for both geo and address. Item level pattern is now consistent with Library.Link ISBN feeds specified from Google.
Update system page to include location geo / address for members / branch library systems.
Support for link=embedded parameter to associate embed links with parent window. Designed to support better UI integration with ILS discovery layers.
WP Version 6.2.0
Released August 21, 2018
Un-log temp tables and workspaces to minimize the impact on Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) files
WP Version 6.1.0
Released August 10, 2018
Add unique by instance logic to carousels (including lists) to address the 'duplicate' issue* Remove 'Borrow' button from embed displays (as all text and image is linked as a borrow action)
Prep for large scale integration of Linked Data in ILS discovery layers
Rules refactoring to support more effective rule maintenance and consistency
Simplified MARC 600 $t rule based on LC findings
Added rules for local subjects and series information
Added rules to support Novelist Themes
Introduction of rules versioning for each resource to support rule evolution
Introduction of forward link feature for inactive resources, for example:
WP Version 6.0.3
Released May 29, 2018
Database table simplification for better performance of extremely large groups with large record counts
Temporary fix for browser time-out issue for rendering highly-connected resources
Google maps auto fit of libraries within a system
Google preview for resources that match by ISBN, OCLC number, LCCN
Schema.org site-search markup to support Google search box in result set
Updated Bibframe -> Schema.org mappings to reflect evolving nature of both standards
Shared in network now includes both library and member analysis along with copy / paste data
Novelist enrichment transformation improvements including appeal terms and person enhancements
Initial transformation rules to support MARC $1 for real world object identifiers
Updates to MARC 730, 130 to better support Collections
Added MARC 653 uncontrolled index term transformation rules
Formalized Lists and ListItems; distinguished between members of Collections / Series and Items included in Lists
Dashboard updated to reflect MARC records related to Instances materialized to give better views for library systems within Groups
Updated Extras to include NoveList Lists for NoveList Select customers
Facebook appID and supported markup due to Facebook's new security requirements
'Unknown Label’ default labels for resources with no label now sorting at the end of indexes
Disambiguating descriptions to better support uniqueness of resources
Generalized analytics tracking to support both Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
WP Version 5.0.0
Released February 23, 2018
Major performance improvements
WP Version 4.3.0
Released February 2, 2018
Improve JSON-LD validation for item level description
Add missing titles to system level pages
Add network level real time analysis for supporting shared resources functionality
Add Library.Link ISBN feed analysis for supporting shared items
WP Version 4.2.0
Released December 22, 2017
Update pybibframe version
Add multiple discovery link configuration for BCV
Add page link filtering for resource pages
Move output drivers out of webpub
JSON-LD descriptions for Item pages to support / complement ISBN feeds
LibrarySystem, Library ID reconciliation to align / amplify network level ISBN feed services
Update link domain analytics to include additional properties (network, features, transform) for network level analytics
WP Version 4.1.1
Released November 2017
Fix issue with latest_by_record_id not persisting hash lookup
Update analytics page for improved network aggregation analytics
WP Version 4.1.0
Released November 2017
Add support for tar file output in rendering process to improve publication performance
Add RDFa network properties to home page for improved network aggregation analytics
Minor IA feature flag enhancements
Support for ISBN hash indexes for Novelist and NYT merges
WP Version 4.0.0
Released October 2017
RDFa markup improvements to support a wider number of RDFa libraries
Redirects for recordNumber to support partner integration of Linked Data in their applications
Feature flag for redirecting inactive portals to the same active recordNumber (as requested)
Only trigger organization schema changes on organization insert (performance update)
WP Version 3.3.0
Released September 2017
Novelist List modeling, merging, and integration - for Novelist Enrichment members only
Embed sharing flags associate with borrow actions to improve stats tracking
Data merging improvements to support accurate dates associated with NY Times List last modified dates
Media type icon scaling
Google Analytics fix for Atlas Systems Web Visibility Services
WP Version 3.2.2
Released August 2017
Filter discovery links properly by system
Rework dataset description and title to better disambiguate libraries
WP Version 3.2.1
Released August 2017
Facebook sharing fixed
WP Version 3.2.0
Released June 2017
Social sharing improvements including more structured support for Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn Cards
Weekly refreshes of NYT Bestseller Lists
Indexes available in CSV format for each resource type
Performance speed improvement for page upload
Icons and placeholder graphics updated to reflect formats and member feedback
Responsive design improvements
New Generalized Card option for embed display and preview
Upgraded preview of embeddable data with faster performance
Link Analysis Dashboard visible at the bottom of each page by deault
New missing type-based cover art (book, series, periodical, music, etc.)
Improved performance of cover art image loading
List item trending indicators
Reworked transformation pipeline to remove alternative format rules (MARC 776)
Navigation bar updates to include Settings and Share sub-navigation to support better responsive design on smaller devices
Schema.org type-based refinement
Infrastructure improvements including type-based integration and rendering
Noindex settings on resource types
Internationalization (i18n) comprehensive template integration
Series added to analytics reporting
Share tracking (data will be available to authorized users via SC 1.0, coming after ALA 2017)
Borrow action tracking (data will be available to authorized users via SC 1.0, coming after ALA 2017)
Known bug: Facebook sharing does not load
Beta Stats Console
BSC Version 1.3.0
Released October 2018
Massive refactoring of codebase for readability & maintainability
Use of asynchronous architecture in order to increase processing speeds
BSC Version 1.2.0
Released August 2018
Syndication Statistics section added to measure use from Google Graph
Crawler Statistics section added to measure the number and type of crawlers accessing library data
BSC Version 1.0.0
Released August 2017
LDAP Login
Monthly Share, Embed and Catalog Click Stats
Detail Logs captured and available via monthly csv files
Beta Navigator
Available for members with a catalog publishing service
BN Version 1.1.0
Released August 2018
Ability to save and share search links
Back button keeps cached search
Index automatically refreshed within 24 to 48 hours after data refresh
BN Version 1.0.0
Released June 2017
Keyword search for library staff to search for an Item, Person, or Concept
Filter results by Item, Type or Concept
ISBN search for library staff
Timestamp of last Navigator update
Collections.Library.Link
CLL Version 0.8
Released December 28, 2020
Add initial experimental enrichment service
Add expand/collapse UI functionality, update appeal terms
Update mixer to support both mix and resources parameters
Add concepts as a mixable resource type
CLL Version 0.7
Released October 1, 2020
Add edge case logic to handle if someone sets secure link domain in parameter
CLL Version 0.6
Released June 25th, 2020
Align lister and mixter modals for same user experience
CLL Version 0.5
Released April 30, 2020
Reverted share=embed to share=collection
Added collection= parameter to list and mix to trace source collection in URL
Harmonize collection embed share= patterns with LLN embeds to ensure proper stats count
CLL Version 0.4
Released December 17, 2019
Update caption border to better support display
Update share value to use 'collection' as tracer
Update shared lists
CLL Version 0.3
Released July 11, 2019
Update mix list to include Anger Issues for Youth (Spokane)
Update shared lists
CLL Version 0.2
Released March 25, 2019
Update and add more lists and mixes
Add type-based mixes (movies) to list mix
Update grid mix display
CLL Version 0.1
Released January 17, 2019
Commit initial code to give customers the ability to share lists and mixes
Enable share=embed tracking for all types of displays
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