Resource Optimization

After going through this unit you are expected to be able to:

• Explore the concept of harvesting;
  
• Differentiate between federated search service and centralized search service
  
• Utilize open standards - Open Archives Initiatives/Protocol for Metadata harvesting(OAI/PMH) and open source harvesting tools;
  
• Develop harvesting services as may be required for your purpose; and
  
• Understand the process of integration with existing search services and research administrative system.