Xgrain – a case study

This paper looks at Xgrain, a tool developed for cross-searching abstract and indexing services in the JISC Information Environment. Xgrain utilises Athens authentication and allows the user to search resources available to them without needing to know what those resources are in advance. Web, Z39.50 and XML-based interfaces are available. The project also developed reusable, non-Xgrain specific learning and teaching materials on cross-searching and other information research skills. This record was migrated from the OpenDepot repository service in June, 2017 before shutting down.

Related Organizations

University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Keywords

higher education, bibliographic systems, information retrieval, portals, further education

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