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Group 8:2 MetaSearch & Federated Search

Group 8:2 MetaSearch & Federated Search. Peter Noerr Joanne Yeomans, Marc Verpoorten, Adriano Goncales e Silva, Anthony Donnarumma, Jeanette Frey, Roy Gundersen, Catherine Lupovoci, Francine Dreier, Miguel Moreira Alberto Pepe, Genevieve Clavel-Merrin. 8:2 scope of group.

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Group 8:2 MetaSearch & Federated Search

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  1. Group 8:2MetaSearch & Federated Search Peter Noerr Joanne Yeomans, Marc Verpoorten, Adriano Goncales e Silva, Anthony Donnarumma, Jeanette Frey, Roy Gundersen, Catherine Lupovoci, Francine Dreier, Miguel Moreira Alberto Pepe, Genevieve Clavel-Merrin

  2. 8:2 scope of group After demonstration and discussion it was decided to concentrate on the difference of and uses of: MetaSearch Federated Search (as defined)

  3. 8:2 Features - MetaSearch • Features • More powerful (if knowledgeable user) • Limitations • More fragile

  4. 8:2 Features – FedSearch • Features • More consistent search • Faster • Limitations • Control over coverage

  5. 8:2 When to use Meta Fed Static collection X Multiple collections X Multiple user types X No tech expertise X This is a preference, both can be used

  6. 8:2 Library needs • Simple user interface, library support • Low cost (buy and maint.) • Flexible functionality • Coverage (lib. controlled or pre-defined) • Narrow subject area/time period • Branding • Availability of data for federation

  7. 8:2 User needs • Simple search • Search scope control • Search functionality control • Performance • Understandable result presentation • Search engine quality • Currency of data

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