The system provides for a web-based user-interactive interface for providing focused tailored searches from various available databases. The interface permits a user to select search terms of interest, and to choose a database from various available databases. The system then provides the user with customized resources as the search result. Selectable terms are presented to the user through the interface using non-technical language. The system optionally enables registered users to receive monthly updates on their preferred search terms and may also provide users with a list of resources available from various databases.