Web Directory

» Cengage Learning: General OneFile
   A meta-search management system with overview and tour.
   http://www.gale.cengage.com/

» Central Search
   Serials Solutions' product site.
   http://www.serialssolutions.com/promotion/centralsearch.asp

» 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.
   http://lifelonglearning.cqu.edu.au/2004/papers/terrell-133-paper.pdf

» CrossRef
   Information on the reference linking service using Digital Object Identifiers (DOI).
   http://www.crossref.org/

» Do We Want or Need Metasearching?
   Short commentary on federated searching and its impact on information literacy. [Library Journal]
   http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA405394

» ENCompass
   Provides integrated access. News and information from Endeavor Information Systems.
   http://encompass.endinfosys.com/

» Federated Search Engines and Link Resolvers
   A weblog with progress reports, from the University of Pretoria.
   http://fedsearch.blogspot.com/

» Federated Searching: Put It in Its Place
   Proposes a new relationship between federated search engines and the library catalog. [Library Journal]
   http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA406012

» In Defense of Stupid Users
   Article on federated search engines by Todd Miller, president of WebFeat. [Library Journal]
   http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA509607.html

» 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).
   http://www.loc.gov/catdir/lcpaig/portalfunctionalitieslist4publiccomment1st7-22-03revcomp.pdf

» MetaLib
   The Ex Libris library portal. Includes features list and other resources.
   http://www.exlibris-usa.com/metalib.htm

» MuseGlobal
   Java-enabled, hub-based, metasearch engine by Peter and Kate Noerr. Demonstrations and background information.
   http://www.museglobal.com/

» The Right Solution: Federated Search Tools
   Library Journal Digital column by Roy Tennant, providing an introduction to the benefits of federated searching.
   http://www.libraryjournal.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA302427&display=Digital+LibrariesNews&industry=Digital+Libraries&industryid=3760&verticalid=151

» The Truth About Federated Searching
   Reviews five common misconceptions about federated searching services. [Information Today]
   http://www.infotoday.com/it/oct03/hane1.shtml

» Trumping Google? Metasearching's Promise
   Discussion of federated searching models, with selected links. [Library Journal]
   http://www.libraryjournal.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA322627&publication=libraryjournal

» WebFeat
   Information on WebFeat Prism, news, and contact information.
   http://www.webfeat.org/

» ZPortal
   Product information on the Z39.50 search engine from OCLC PICA.
   http://www.oclcpica.org/dasat/index.php?cid=100920