Available from Haworth Press online at: <https://www.haworthpress.com/store/ArticleAbstract.asp?sid=ANK6058DSF7D8NM2KNTTEMLE6TV00E1F&ID=91902>This article describes the selection, implementation, configuration, and assessment of a proprietary federated search product. The decisions made and processes used to facilitate the implementation are outlined. Users' perception of the product based on a usability study and survey responses are presented. Also described are unique and innovative implementations of the software within Oregon State University libraries and the application of this experience to the creation of a homegrown open source federated search tool.