Federated Searching Software Library and Information Science

Federated Searching Software Library and Information Science

Federated Searching

Cross-database search tools. Federated search solutions can search multiple catalogs, online databases, and search engines, often merging and de-duplicating results.

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- A web-based public access catalog (Web OPAC) from TLC that provides access to an internal library catalog, as well as to other Z39.50 catalogs, external Web sites, and other electronic resources.
- John Terrell, RMIT University Library, examines the process of cross database searching in the light of the Information Literacy Framework and supporting student development.
- Product information from Sirsi Corporation.
- An Open Source Software system providing networked information discovery services, developed and distributed by Index Data.
- Provides a multiple tiered solution to access a Union Database, virtual resources (Z39.50), licensed reference databases, or a hybrid of these.
- Simultaneous searching of many publicly-available databases and other resources. From the California Digital Library.
- Requirements list for federated searching products, similar to a RFP (request for proposal) vendor format. From the Library of Congress Portals Applications Issues Group (LCPAIG).
- Provides integrated access. News and information from Endeavor Information Systems.
- Short commentary on federated searching and its impact on information literacy. [Library Journal]
- Reviews five common misconceptions about federated searching services. [Information Today]
- Provides unified access to information repositories, news feeds, document management systems, intranets, and the Internet.
- The Ex Libris library portal. Includes features list and other resources.
- Java-enabled, hub-based, metasearch engine by Peter and Kate Noerr. Site includes demonstations and background information.
- The OCLC WorldCat bibliographic database underpins FirstSearch and supports comprehensive indexing and searching with Z39.50 compatibility across multiple databases and full-text sources.
- Product information sheet on the Z39.50 search engine from Fretwell-Downing.
- Proposes a new relationship between federated search engines and the library catalog. [Library Journal]
- A meta-search management system from Gale Group, with overview and tour.
- Information on the reference linking service using Digital Object Identifiers (DOI).
- Products for digital collections from Innovative Interfaces, Inc..
- Discussion of federated searching models, with selected links. [Library Journal]
- Library Journal Digital column by Roy Tennant, providing an introduction to the benefits of federated searching.
- Information on WebFeat Prism, news, and contact information.

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