Ohio University Libraries Learning 2.0: #12 Roll Your Own Search Engine with Rollyo

Do you have a group of favorite websites? Or a set of similar online resources that you frequently use to answer homework or reference questions? Well Rollyo may be the tool for you. Rollyo allows you to create your own search tool for the just the websites you know and trust.

Take a look at some of these search rolls that have already been created:

Here’s a searchroll we created to search several web directories all at once. Try a search for broad terms like "global warming” or “shakespeare” to see results listed from multiple sites. The sites searched are listed on the left side of the page.

Discovery Exercise:

1. Explore Rollyo and find a search roll that you like (select a radio button such as "Top News," "Tech News," etc.)
2. Create a post in your blog about your experience. Can you see a potential use for tools like this, either in the library or for personal use?

OR alternatively,

Create an account for yourself and create a search roll for any subject you like. Link to your search roll in your blog.

ANOTHER OPTION: Add your searchroll to your blog using the "Create a Searchbox" tool.

Rollyo - You just never know when this little tool might come in handy!