AGent Portal
Provides a multiple tiered solution to access a Union Database, virtual resources (Z39.50), licensed reference databases, or a hybrid of these.
CarlWeb
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.
Cross database searching: Information literacy for
John Terrell, RMIT University Library, examines the process of cross database searching in the light of the Information Literacy Framework and supporting student development.
CrossRef
Information on the reference linking service using Digital Object Identifiers (DOI).
Do We Want or Need Metasearching?
Short commentary on federated searching and its impact on information literacy. [Library Journal]
ENCompass
Provides integrated access. News and information from Endeavor Information Systems.
Federated Searching: Put It in Its Place
Proposes a new relationship between federated search engines and the library catalog. [Library Journal]
FirstSearch
The OCLC WorldCat bibliographic database underpins FirstSearch and supports comprehensive indexing and searching with Z39.50 compatibility across multiple databases and full-text sources.
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.
List of Portal Application Functionalities for the
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).
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.
Millennium Access Plus
Products for digital collections from Innovative Interfaces, Inc..
MuseGlobal
Java-enabled, hub-based, metasearch engine by Peter and Kate Noerr. Site includes demonstations and background information.
Searchlight
Simultaneous searching of many publicly-available databases and other resources. From the California Digital Library.
SingleSearch
Product information from Sirsi Corporation.
The Right Solution: Federated Search Tools
Library Journal Digital column by Roy Tennant, providing an introduction to the benefits of federated searching.
The Truth About Federated Searching
Reviews five common misconceptions about federated searching services. [Information Today]
Trumping Google? Metasearching's Promise
Discussion of federated searching models, with selected links. [Library Journal]
ZPORTAL
Product information sheet on the Z39.50 search engine from Fretwell-Downing.