Are there disadvantages to using AppSearch versus searching the databases one by one?
Federated search engines are designed to search those fields that are common to most information sources: title, author, keyword, publication date, etc. Some databases offer unique, proprietary search functions. An example is a chemistry database’s (SciFinder Scholar) ability to combine components and search for chemical reactions, or a psychology database’s (PsycINFO) use of a specialized vocabulary for search terms. AppSearch is a quick place to begin, but if you are not getting enough relevant results, go to a subject specific database. • AppSearch is a new pilot service…we welcome your feedback.
