A collection is a list of URL patterns that can be referred to by a single name, such as Libraries. When a search is restricted to the collection called Libraries, the query returns only search results matching the URL patterns specified in that collection's definition. Schools and other large organizations within the University may be eligible to define a collection in the Google Search Appliance. A collection may be appropriate when:

• the organization wishes to have a custom search page for its website, and
• the organization's web presence includes three or more distinct URL patterns. (Fewer URL patterns can be accomplished by using parameters added to the search query.)

As a general policy, we only allow one collection per school or large organization. A collection name will be assigned by CUIT once it's been approved. Defining and using a collection requires startup effort from both the CUIT Google team and the web site developer.

Request a New Collection
Submit requests for new collections to askCUIT, including the following:

• name of the school or organization
• contact person and contact information
• the list of URL patterns you want included in your collection

New collections will use the Columbia front end and stylesheet if you do not also request a custom front end.

Front ends allow search administrators to create different search and search results pages by editing their XSLT stylesheets. Administrators can also edit KeyMatch, Related Query, and Filter information, or remove URLs from a specific front end.

• KeyMatch lets you promote specific web pages on your site by associating specific search terms, such as housing, with a set of web pages. The site with the KeyMatch appears at the top of search results with the label Suggested Link.
• Related queries can be used to suggest alternate words or phrases for search queries.
• Filters can restrict searches based on domain, language, file types, or meta tags.
• Removing URLs from a front end prevents particular URLs from being served in search results.

Request a New Front End
Submit requests for new front ends to askCUIT, including the following:

• name of the school or organization
• contact person and contact information
• the desired name for the front end (all lower-case letters without spaces)

There is no charge for having a new front end set up if you are going to create the associated stylesheets yourself.

CUIT Interactive Services will create a custom frontend for you for a basic fee of $1600.