This document discusses ways to improve metasearch systems by focusing on the entire research process rather than just search. It suggests selecting appropriate databases, providing services with search results like citation formatting and expert help, and allowing users to easily modify searches. The author argues for a more flexible, open source platform like Xerxes that can integrate systems and add functionality beyond native interfaces. The conclusion is that simply searching multiple databases simultaneously is not compelling enough, and metasearch needs to enhance the whole research experience.