Step 01
Understand intent
AI interprets user queries based on context and meaning — not just keywords.
Zendy AI Discovery for Libraries: Precision Discovery for
Modern Researchers
Enhance your digital library with AI that understands intent, guides users, and helps them find the right content faster, without disrupting your existing workflows.
The Problem
Traditional search isn’t built for how research happens today
Most library discovery systems rely on keywords and filters. Users need to know exactly what to search for, and even then, results often lack context, guidance, and clarity.
At the same time, generic AI tools pull from unverified sources, making them unsuitable for academic research.
Libraries need a smarter, more guided way to connect users with trusted content.
The Solution
Meet Zendy AI Discovery
Zendy AI Discovery transforms traditional search into an intelligent, guided experience.
It understands user intent, not just keywords, helping researchers find the most relevant content faster and with greater confidence.
Embedded directly into your library or platform, Zendy AI Discovery acts as a smart layer on top of your existing systems, enhancing discoverability without replacing what you already have.
How it works
A smarter way to search and review
Step 02
Guide discovery
Users are guided toward relevant content with clarity and direction.
Step 03
Surface trusted results
Only peer-reviewed, licensed academic content is prioritized.
Step 04
Refine and explore
Users can iterate, explore, and narrow down results intuitively.
KEY BENEFITS
Built for researchers. Designed for libraries.
Transform the academic research experience for your patrons while maximizing the value of your institutional subscriptions.
Increase usage of your resources
Drive higher engagement across your existing trusted sources.
Reduce time to find relevant content
Help users discover what they need faster and more efficiently.
Maximize ROI on subscriptions
Increase the visibility and value of your already paid for subscriptions.
Improve research quality
Enable better outcomes with more relevant, contextualized results.
Why Choose Zendy AI Discovery
Built for academic environments, combining the power of AI with the reliability of licensed content, bringing publisher-agnostic discovery into one place without data ingestion, while preserving research integrity.
Works only with verified academic sources
No reliance on unverified web data
Designed specifically for research workflows
Acts as a guided research partner
Admin view
Full control with the
Zendy Admin Portal
Shape the experience to match your institution’s needs
Zendy AI Discovery comes with a powerful Admin Portal that gives your team complete control over how the AI behaves, looks, and interacts with users.
Zero risk AI adoption for your institution
Match your branding
Customize the interface to align with your library’s design, colors, and user experience.
Preview across devices
Test and optimize how AI Discovery appears on desktop, mobile, and tablet before going live.
Customize AI behavior
Define how the AI Agents respond, including tone, depth, and level of explanation, to suit different user groups and use cases.
Manage prompts and logic
Create, refine, and optimize prompts across the discovery experience to improve accuracy and relevance over time.
Implementation
Seamless integration.
Zero disruption.
Zendy AI Discovery is designed to work with your existing systems as an expert layer on your existing subscriptions, without requiring infrastructure changes or complex implementation.
Embed with just a few lines of code
No data ingestion or storage required
Works with existing discovery tools
LibKey, SFX, Alma/Primo, EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), WorldCat Discovery, Summon and more.
Fully scalable across platforms
Trust & Security
Built for institutional trust
Zendy AI Discovery ensures your data remains secure while delivering reliable, high-quality research experiences.
No data stored
No proprietary data is stored or shared externally.
Full control
Full institutional control at all times.
Transparent AI
Transparent and configurable AI behavior.
Trusted Resources
Built strictly on content you trust
Excludes retracted articles
Zendy AI Discovery recognizes retracted articles and will automatically exclude them from analysis with full transparency.
USE CASES
Designed for modern libraries
Empowering every stakeholder in the academic ecosystem with transparent, configurable, and secure discovery tools.
E-resource & systems teams
Simplify operations and reduce support overhead with seamless AI discovery integrations.
Small & mid-size publishers
Gain powerful AI features without needing the resources to build proprietary tools.
Risk-free enhancement
Ideal for institutions needing modern AI capabilities that guarantee total data safety and control.
Digital library platforms
Enhance user experiences by embedding native AI-powered discovery into your current platforms.
Academic & research libraries
Empower students, faculty, and researchers with specialized AI designed for academia.