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MIT Google: Collections

Overview

Schools and other large organizations may be eligible to define a collection in the Google Search Appliance.

A collection is a list of URL patterns that can be referred to by a single name, such as "Library". When a search is restricted to the collection called Library, the query includes only the URL patterns specified in that collection's definition.

Defining and using a collection requires startup effort from both the MIT search administrator and the web site developer. If you think you are eligible and want to define a collection, complete the steps below.

Note that a new collection, or any changes to an existing collection, will typically take effect within a day or two.

Definine and Use a Collection

1. Submit a request for a collection.
   Include the following information:
   • Name of the school or organization
   • Contact person
   • Name you want for your collection
     Note: A collection name can be up to 20 characters long and can contain only alphanumerics, underscores, and dashes; the name cannot begin with a dash.
   • List of URL patterns you want included in your collection
   
   
   
2. Add the collection parameter to your search feature's HTML.
   
   

   <form method='get' action='http://search.mit.edu/search'> <input type='text' name='q' size='32' maxlength='255' value=''/> <input type='submit' name='btnG' value='Search'/> <input type='hidden' name='site' value='collection_name'/> <input type='hidden' name='client' value='mit'/> <input type='hidden' name='proxystylesheet' value='mit'/> <input type='hidden' name='output' value='xml_no_dtd'/> </form>




3. Customize the search results stylesheet (optional).

You may wish to modify the search results stylesheet to customize the look and feel of your search results page; see Search Results Stylesheet.

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