Wander: new insights are often found along the way

Universities, archives, museums, heritage and research institutions are treasuries of knowledge. They store information, stories, documents and insights, sometimes neatly organized, sometimes only accessible to those who know the system. But always valuable.

Wander makes that knowledge visible, discoverable and accessible. One central catalog that opens doors, not just for the archivist or librarian, but for anyone with a research question, a project, or just an inquisitive mind. Because knowledge is there to be shared. And that's exactly what we make possible at Wander, with smart software and people who know how to search and find.

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Wander solutions

What started in 1998 as Brocade, an information management system for libraries developed at the University of Antwerp, has now grown into Wander with a wide range of digital solutions:

For managing various collections (libraries, archives, museums, heritage institutions, documentation centers)

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For managing research information (research groups, researchers, research publications and funders)

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For reserving workplaces (Take a Seat)
For reserving and lending materials (Book a Thing)

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For managing interlibrary loan and document delivery

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We have this expertise in-house

At Wander, you are not alone. Our experts help with:

Data processing and conversion

Are you facing a data migration? We'll guide you step by step in transferring your data to our Wander solutions.
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Customized configuration and development

Collection management looks a little different everywhere. That's why we configure Wander software the way you need it. We think along, build on and ensure that everything works the way you want it.

Projects

Sometimes you need something that isn't there yet. A tool, link or application that exactly matches your way of working or collection. We are also happy to assist organizations on a project basis.

Wander stories

What partners say about us

At Wander, we believe that data is more than information. It is the basis of your work, and therefore deserves a careful and personal approach.

To all partner stories

After more than 25 years, we can confidently say: Wander and the team behind Wander are trustworthy partners you can rely on.

PIeter Lernout,

Head of Hasselt University Library Department

What we really appreciate is that we can always contact Wander with a well-founded question. They brainstorm, ask smart questions and ensure that the solution really meets what we, as librarians, need. That involvement makes a big difference.

Els Schaerlaekens,

Head of e-info at UAntwerp

Thanks to the expertise of the Wander team, Devotio has become a powerful tool for researchers, students, and anyone who wants to delve into religious visual culture.

Daniël Ermens,

Collection specialist in devotional prints and manuscripts, Ruusbroec Institute

The acquisition module is a great help for us to efficiently coordinate the workflow. We manage more than 8,000 orders and 2,000 subscriptions annually.

Luca Maggiore,

Head of Acquisition & Metadata AT UAntwerp

Do you also want to search less and find more?

Because that's what we make possible at Wander, with smart software and people who know how to search and find.

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