Implementing a metasearch engine: MetaLib and SFX
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This article presents the main characteristics and functions of the e-resource management and access tools MetaLib and SFX. Both applications are analysed and their functions and their operating procedures are explained. The article outlines the experience of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Open University of Catalonia, UOC), a member of the Consortium of Catalan University Libraries (CBUC), in setting up these tools and describes the challenges and difficulties that arose.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009