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Enhancing Library Services with MetaLib: Insights from NISO Metasearch Initiatives Meeting

This summary reflects on the May 7, 2003, NISO Metasearch Initiatives Meeting, highlighting the evolution and impact of MetaLib, the Ex Libris metasearch tool developed for academic libraries. As a vital component of library portals, MetaLib integrates SFX linking services and offers personalized resources. Despite challenges with interoperability and positioning against traditional OPACs, MetaLib has seen widespread adoption in academic and research institutions worldwide. The discussion emphasizes the need for enhanced search capabilities, indicating MetaLib's role as a "must-have" discovery tool for libraries moving forward.

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Enhancing Library Services with MetaLib: Insights from NISO Metasearch Initiatives Meeting

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  1. View from an ILS vendor NISO Metasearch Initiatives Meeting May 7, 2003 J. Walker

  2. Background • MetaLib, the Ex Libris Metasearch tool, was developed in 1999/2000 together with a consortium of academic libraries in Berlin. • Not just a MetaSearch tool. Includes: • Library portal – gateway to resources plus personalized services • SFX linking service • MetaLib (and SFX) managed by separate division within Ex Libris – the Information Services Division (Boston)

  3. Metasearch Use Today • MetaLib sold with the ILS and independently • 60% customers do not use the Ex Libris ILS - ALEPH • Wide deployment around the world since product first launched mid-2001 • MetaLib used today mostly by academic institutions and research organizations with increasing interest from public libraries • Many sales to consortia – including regional and national portal projects

  4. Challenges • OPAC vs MetaSearch tool • Union Catalogue vs MetaSearch tool • Integration with other (increasingly independent) components; increasing need for interoperability

  5. Metasearch Use Tomorrow • “Must-have” tool in libraries but.. • Need for better search and retrieve – and other features • ongoing discussion re positioning – THE library portal or just another (very useful!) discovery tool? • Changing role of Library System vendor? • Impact on service or business • Increasing contribution to overall revenues • Repackaging of products to meet new demands – new opportunities!

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