Abstract
ABSTRACT This article looks at the current capabilities of federated search software applications which search multiple full text e-journal databases. It also considers the developing capability to search journal content over the World Wide Web. Advances in federated searching are considered, such as standardized XML based searching, subject subdivided searching, linking services and Web indexing of formerly proprietary content. Despite these advances, federated searching of e-content so far falls short of its potential and of user expectations. The article looks at developments which are still needed to create a unified cross-searchable electronic content environment out of the current collection of separate e-content sources. It explores a number of challenges which must be overcome by e-content and software vendors, network developers and libraries to allow federated search and access to rise to a new level well beyond current limited capabilities. doi:10.1300/J136v12n03_08
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