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Searcher: the WebFeat-based federated search service at the University of Edinburgh

JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006. Searcher. BackgroundDriversProcessRequirementsSelection and implementationService deliveryThe future. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006. Background. Tender for federated searchEncompassLinkFinder PlusImplementationPerformanceConnectorsSupport Costs. JIBS Confe

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Searcher: the WebFeat-based federated search service at the University of Edinburgh

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    1. Searcher: the WebFeat-based federated search service at the University of Edinburgh Liz Stevenson Electronic Resources Manager Morag Watson Digital Library Development Manager

    2. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Searcher Background Drivers Process Requirements Selection and implementation Service delivery The future

    3. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Background Tender for federated search Encompass LinkFinder Plus Implementation Performance Connectors Support Costs

    4. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Discovery the issues E-journals E-Books Databases Repositories LibQual Student Survey Ejournals incomplete coverage in opac & a/z web list Databases a/z list & subject list not integrated and not searchable Repositories scattered on project sites, department sites LibQUAL evidence of problems Student Survey evidence of problems Ejournals incomplete coverage in opac & a/z web list Databases a/z list & subject list not integrated and not searchable Repositories scattered on project sites, department sites LibQUAL evidence of problems Student Survey evidence of problems Ejournals incomplete coverage in opac & a/z web list Databases a/z list & subject list not integrated and not searchable Repositories scattered on project sites, department sites LibQUAL evidence of problems Student Survey evidence of problemsEjournals incomplete coverage in opac & a/z web list Databases a/z list & subject list not integrated and not searchable Repositories scattered on project sites, department sites LibQUAL evidence of problems Student Survey evidence of problems Ejournals incomplete coverage in opac & a/z web list Databases a/z list & subject list not integrated and not searchable Repositories scattered on project sites, department sites LibQUAL evidence of problems Student Survey evidence of problems Ejournals incomplete coverage in opac & a/z web list Databases a/z list & subject list not integrated and not searchable Repositories scattered on project sites, department sites LibQUAL evidence of problems Student Survey evidence of problems

    5. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Outcome Project Phases E-journals portal Serials Solutions Federated search WebFeat OpenURL resolver ArticleLinker

    6. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Service Requirements Cross-search Licensed content Free content Library digital content Images Theses E-prints University repositories Learning Objects Google-Like

    7. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Service Requirements Integration Authentication / Authorisation University Authentication / Authorisation system Ezproxy On-campus systems VLEs Campus portal Subject / Course websites OpenURL Straightforward to support

    8. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Federated Search the vision Single interface Single search Single sign-on

    9. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Selection Process Market review Demonstrations Short listing Site visits Pilot Pilot service from suppliers Demo systems Evaluation by library staff and users Selection

    10. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Why WebFeat? Hosted solution Established service Track record Academic customers Satisfied requirements of pilot Authentication / Content Chosen by customers

    11. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Implementation Finding a name consultation and voting Finding a Web design review of existing WebFeat sites Finding a structure A/Z list of resources Subject clusters Organisation of resources

    12. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Implementation Identifying Content Database selection 200++ Database Descriptions Criteria for inclusion Local repositories consultation with stakeholders Image databases ERA institutional repository

    13. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Issues? Library catalogue Resources included, even if not cross-searchable UK / US connector / websites Licensing / permission to search Trusting the supplier!

    14. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Telling Users User survey Branding - consultation Publicity and documentation Posters & postcards Table tents Handouts Library website

    15. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Future Plans Review of search interface are the subject clusters working? Review of search interface introduction of format clusters Review of content extend local content, including exam papers

    16. JIBS Conference, 22/11/2006 Future Plans Integration Disaggregated search boxes MyWebFeat- personalisation Usage Data SmartReports Ezproxy Suppliers information

    17. searcher.lib.ed.ac.uk Liz Stevenson l.g.stevenson@ed.ac.uk Morag Watson morag.watson@ed.ac.uk

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