Install with shadcn CLI
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/academicons-viaf.json
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/academicons-viaf.json
pnpm dlx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/academicons-viaf.json
bunx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/academicons-viaf.json
Category:system
Tags:viafauthorityidentifierlibrarynamesdisambiguationinternational
The VIAF icon represents the Virtual International Authority File, a joint project combining name authority files from major national libraries worldwide.
This symbol identifies the international service providing unique identifiers for authors, creators, and contributors enabling disambiguation across languages and institutions.
VIAF has become essential infrastructure for libraries and publishers managing author name variations and ensuring accurate attribution across global cataloging systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Viaf icon