The Library Search Engine: A Smart Solution for Integrating Resources Beyond Library Holdings

The Cooperative Library Network Berlin-Brandenburg (KOBV), Germany addresses the problem of how to integrate resources found outside the library and library holdings into a single discovery tool. It presents a solution that uses open source technology to develop a next-generation catalog interface c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Karin Herm, Sibylle Volz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Code4Lib 2008-09-01
Series:Code4Lib Journal
Online Access:http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/142
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Summary:The Cooperative Library Network Berlin-Brandenburg (KOBV), Germany addresses the problem of how to integrate resources found outside the library and library holdings into a single discovery tool. It presents a solution that uses open source technology to develop a next-generation catalog interface called the Library Search Engine. This pilot project was launched in 2007 with the library of Albert Einstein Science Park, Potsdam. The idea was to design and develop a fast and convenient search tool, integrating local holdings (books, journals, journal articles) as well as relevant scientific subject information such as open access publications and bibliographies.
ISSN:1940-5758