Federated Searching

See also:

- Web services application enables searching across multiple, disparate, free and proprietary content sources simultaneously, while delivering aggregated results.

Central Search :

- Serials Solutions' product site.

CrossRef :

- Information on the reference linking service using Digital Object Identifiers (DOI).

Deep Query Manager :

- Product information, from BrightPlanet.

ENCompass :

- Provides integrated access. News and information from Endeavor Information Systems.

Federated Search Engines and Link Resolvers :

- A weblog with progress reports, from the University of Pretoria.

FirstSearch :

- The OCLC WorldCat bibliographic database underpins FirstSearch and supports indexing and searching with Z39.50 compatibility across multiple databases and full-text sources.

Horizon Information Portal :

- SirsiDynix product page.

InfoTrac OneFile :

- A meta-search management system from Gale Group, with overview and tour.

Keystone Digital Library Suite :

- An Open Source Software system providing networked information discovery services, developed and distributed by Index Data.

Livelink Federated Query Server :

- Provides unified access to information repositories, news feeds, document management systems, intranets, and the Internet.

MetaLib :

- The Ex Libris library portal. Includes features list and other resources.

MetaSearch Solution :

- Information on gateway to library resources. [PDF]

MuseGlobal :

- Java-enabled, hub-based, metasearch engine by Peter and Kate Noerr. Demonstrations and background information.

WebFeat :

- Information on WebFeat Prism, news, and contact information.

ZPortal :

- Product information on the Z39.50 search engine from OCLC PICA.

Falling Down the Portal: Adventures in Federated Metasearch Technology at California State University Northridge :

- PowerPoint slide presentation. (October 1, 2005)

In Defense of Stupid Users :

- Article on federated search engines by Todd Miller, president of WebFeat. [Library Journal] (March 15, 2005)

Cross database searching: Information literacy for the 'real world'? :

- John Terrell, RMIT University Library, examines the process of cross database searching in the light of the Information Literacy Framework and supporting student development. [PDF] (July 7, 2004)

Federated Searching: Put It in Its Place :

- Proposes a new relationship between federated search engines and the library catalog. [Library Journal] (April 15, 2004)

Do We Want or Need Metasearching? :

- Short commentary on federated searching and its impact on information literacy. [Library Journal] (April 1, 2004)

Trumping Google? Metasearching's Promise :

- Discussion of federated searching models, with selected links. [Library Journal] (October 1, 2003)

The Truth About Federated Searching :

- Reviews five common misconceptions about federated searching services. [Information Today] (October, 2003)

List of Portal Application Functionalities for the Library of Congress :

- 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). [PDF] (July 15, 2003)

The Right Solution: Federated Search Tools :

- Library Journal Digital column by Roy Tennant, providing an introduction to the benefits of federated searching. (June 15, 2003)