As you will all remember, the Library has been looking for some time at web systems that will allow us to integrate the range of our search services into a single search interface – a so-called next generation search interface. We entered into a formal procurement at the end of January and have now chosen the Integrated Access Platform (IAS) from Endeca.
It was a very difficult decision as Ex Libris’ Primo offered a very competitive alternative solution. However Endeca has the virtue of being the application of choice by a number of suppliers across industrial and financial sectors including Borders (bookstore), Ford, IBM, Walmart; Ebsco, Guardian Unlimited and Lexis-Nexis; and the National Cancer Institute. The Financial Times has very recently (23 March) launched its Newssift service based on Endeca.
- McMaster University
- Triangle Research Libraries of North Carolina, including Duke and NC State universities (Unicorn/Symphony libraries)
- State University Libraries of Florida
- Toronto University Library (intr Jan 09)
An interesting public library implementation can be seen at
QM is on stream to become the 1st library outside North America and only the 6th library in the world to implement Endeca. This promises a rich challenge to offer our users something new and places QM Library in its rightful place at the head of the (UK library) pack! This unique opportunity was the setting factor in our choice of Endeca as the Library’s next generation search interface.
We’re hopeful of having something to look at to include Symphony and the SFX eJournals A-Z list at least during July.
