Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a computer-implemented method for obtaining information contained in multiple knowledge bases. In this embodiment, the method includes receiving a request for information from an application system, using the request to create a first search query, and using the first search query to obtain a first search result that includes information contained in a first knowledge base. The method further includes using the first search result to automatically create a second search query, and using the second search query to obtain a second search result that includes information contained in a second knowledge base.