Houston Public Library Launches WebFeat System

150 Databases Can Now Be Searched from One Interface

Houston, TX USA December 19, 2002 - Houston Public Library has released their WebFeat Prism system to the public. The WebFeat Prism, called HPL Power Search enables Library patrons to simultaneously search a large collection of disparate databases through a single intuitive interface. These databases include 150 subscription and free sources, as well as the library's online catalog.

HPL Power Search includes a number of features unique to Houston Public Library, including a company and directory database search interface, offering a sophisticated custom mapping of search fields and filters from the common WebFeat interface into native database interfaces. The system also currently holds the record for the greatest number of databases simultaneously searchable by a WebFeat system.

" We are excited about offering this state-of-the-art information technology to our patrons," said Barbara Gubbin, director of Houston Public Library, "WebFeat is bringing Houston Public Library's extensive online information sources closer to its customers. For more information call 832-292-1313 or visit our Web site at www.houstonlibrary.org."

Houston Public Library's WebFeat system includes the WebFeat Usage Tracker ("WUT"), which tracks and reports usage for Houston Public Library's 150 databases. WUT eliminates the time-consuming requirement to request usage data from dozens of content providers.

" We are thrilled to be working with Houston Public Library on their WebFeat system," said Todd Miller, Founder and CEO of WebFeat, "Houston Public Library joins a prestigious group of libraries offering this capability to their users. Houston Public Library's WebFeat system offers a powerful array of features presented for the first time."

About WebFeat
WebFeat is the developer of the remarkable, patent-pending WebFeat Prism, used by over 1,000 leading public, academic, and corporate libraries, including more than half of the top 20 U.S. public libraries. Other products include the WebFeat Usage Tracker (WUT) and the WebFeat Authentication Manager (WAM). Originally founded in 1992 as an information technology consultancy, WebFeat has earned industry recognition from leading organizations such as Gartner and Library Journal. Learn more about WebFeat at www.webfeat.org.