What is ProV Database?
ProV Database is an all-in-one, customizable platform that enables institutions to:
- Store, manage, and preserve digital content such as theses, exam papers, projects, datasets, and archives.
- Provide a discovery interface where users can search across all types of content from one place.
- Integrate with databases, library systems, and repository systems like Koha ILS, ePrints, DSpace, Wiley, World Scientific, and more.
- Apply Digital Rights Management (DRM) to protect resources.
- Offer subscription access to their content for monetization.
Tailored Resource Management
Solution for Academic Institutions
Key Features of ProV Database
1. Discovery Module
- A centralized search system for all digital resources.
- Faceted filtering and tagging for easy navigation.
- Integration with library management system for unified library search (for both physical and digital contents).
- Metadata indexing powered by Apache Solr for fast retrieval.
2. Custom Institutional Database
- Each institution can create and manage its own repository.
- Supports various resource types (PDF, EPUB, MP3, MP4, datasets).
- Upload and manage theses, research papers, final-year projects, and more.
3. Digital Rights Management (DRM)
- Protects content from unauthorized downloads.
- Allows reading/viewing only by authorized users.
- Administrator can restrict access to their own members or monetize access through subscriptions.
- The digital contents has options for DRM-Free or DRM Protected.
4. User Account Management
- User roles: admin, researcher, librarian, student, and external subscriber.
- Integration with SSO systems: Azure AD, LDAP, Google OAuth (SAML 2.0). Customized integration to other system is also available.
- Dashboard for users to view resources, history, and notifications.
6. Integration & Interoperability
- Connects with third-party platforms like:
- Library Management System
- Commercial databases
- Institutional repositories
- Supports OAI-PMH, REST APIs, and custom connectors.
7. Subject Guide Module (Upcoming Feature)
- Create course-specific or subject-based guides.
- Include librarian contact info, recommended resources, and search boxes.
- Drag-and-drop CMS-style management.
- Basic analytics on usage and access patterns.
8. Reporting & Analytics
- Basic usage statistics for administrators.
- Report generation for uploaded content, user activity, and downloads.
- Advanced reporting in future versions (AI-based insights planned).
9. Mobile Access
- Accessible via mobile-friendly interface.
- Customized mobile app available.
- Allows students and users to browse resources anywhere, anytime.