User Guide

Tips for Using BUDA

Common Searches in BUDA

Welcome to the guide to BUDA, BDRC's new library platform. To get started, we show you how to do five of the most common types of searches on our new library site.

Image of the Page view of the IIIF viewer

Guide to the New Image Viewer

BDRC's new image viewer provides a superior reading experience and is customized for our collection. Learn how to get the most out of this powerful new reading environment.

Searching By Work and Version

Users coming to the new BDRC site will immediately encounter two new terms: Work and Version. Learn what these terms mean and how you can use them to get to the resources you need. 

Version level search results

Sorting Search Results

Learn to sort the results of your search to help you find the resources you need.

Search Filters

Filters can help you find exactly the type of resources you need. Learn how to get the most out of your searches on the new BDRC platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Outlined here are a few questions that users have asked about the new site, and some detailed answers.