Arunadevi S Lingam

Abstract

This paper represents Federated search tool which brings together the resources to a library subscribes and allows cross-searching of these resources. They work using the Z39.50 protocol used by database suppliers to enable communication between computers. It also covers search provider. Advantages & disadvantages of federated search have been discussed. Keywords: Federated Search, Search Engines, Discovery tools.

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The nature of information access and retrieval changed drastically over the past ten or so years with the advent of the World Wide Web and digital libraries. Web search engines brought significant changes in terms of sophistication in indexing and searching. As discussed in this paper users in today’s web and digital library world can get access to information through mobile which is handy and less weight and the information as and when required. Keywords: Information retrieval, Mobile computing, Mobile technology, Web search.

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