Kumar, Shailendra; Sanaman, Gareema; Rai, Namrata(INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)
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Abstract:
The article describes the concept of federated searching and demarcates the difference between
metasearching and federated searching which are synonymously used. Due to rapid growth of
scholarly information, need of federated searching arises. Advantages of federated search have
been described along with the search model indicating old search model and federated search
model. Various technologies used for federated searching have been discussed. While working with
search, the selection of federated search engine and how it works in libraries and other institutions
are explained. Article also covers various federated search providers and at the end system
advantages and drawbacks in federated search have been listed.