Search engines use webcrawlers or bots to index web pages by following hyperlinks and recording the words on each page. Federated search allows libraries to search across multiple databases from a single search box, providing a more unified and Google-like search experience for library users. Enterprise search tools are used internally by businesses to improve findability for tasks like competitive intelligence. The author argues that library search engines should be more powerful and open to the public in order to create communities and incorporate personalized search features.