VIA | Vibepedia

VIA, or Virtual International Authority File, is an online service that combines multiple name authority files into a single, comprehensive name authority service. VIA's dataset includes records from institutions in over 100 countries. The service is available in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish, making it a valuable resource for researchers and scholars worldwide. VIA uses a unique identifier, known as the VIAF ID, to link authority records. The service is available online at https://viaf.org/, offering users a robust search engine and digital catalog.