Efficient Searching in Distributed Digital Libraries

When a digital library is decomposed into many geographically distributed repositories,searchefficiencybecomesan issue. Increasing network congestion makes this a compelling issue. We discuss an effective method for reducing the number of servers needed to respond to a query and give examples of search space reduction in the NCSTRL distributed digital library.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: DL
• Authors: James C. French, Allison L. Powell, Walter R. Creighton III
• Keywords: Compelling Issue, Digital Library, DL 1998, Repositories