Hacking the Primo deep link API

Abstract

I will discuss of how UQAM has implemented the Primo deep link API and the modifications necessary to overcome the API's limitations, quirks, and inadequacies. Using a combination of Apache aliases based on a modified dlSearch.do syntax and a virtual server dedicated to deep link redirects, one can create simple and concise aliases for deep links into Primo. This session is intended for a broad audience, some familiarity with the construction of URL query strings may be helpful, but is not required. I would expect the audience to gain a general understanding of the deep link API.