Bridging the Digital Divide: Discovery Services and Federated Search for E-Resource Accessibility
Author(s): Umadevi Vanum & Dr. Dhana Raju Veeramallu
Abstract - The digital divide continues to pose challenges for equitable access to information, particularly in academic and research settings. With the exponential growth of digital content, academic and research libraries are increasingly relying on electronic resources (e-resources) such as e-journals, e-books, and databases. Federated search and discovery services have emerged as essential tools to streamline access to these diverse and dispersed e-resources. This paper explores how federated search and discovery services can mitigate this gap by providing unified, efficient, and user-friendly access to electronic resources (e-resources). By analysing current technologies, user experiences, and accessibility outcomes, in addition to that the study highlighted how these tools enhance digital inclusivity and support information equity of stakeholders.
Keywords - Federated Search, Discovery Services, E-resources, Digital Divide.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.3.2025.1959
Cite This Article As: Vanum, U. & Veeramallu, D.R. (2025) Bridging the Digital Divide: Discovery Services and Federated Search for E-Resource Accessibility. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(3) 411-419. www.ijrls.in
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IJRLS-1959 Page: 411-419 Publication Date: 29 September 2025