1. A method in a computer system for providing both directory information and dynamically updated contact information for at least one of a plurality of entities in response to a directory search, said method comprising the steps of: receiving a query criteria; executing a search of a directory database utilizing said query criteria to produce a first result; invoking a dynamic contact information service utilizing said first result to produce a second result containing dynamic contact information, said dynamic contact information being dynamically updated to indicate current contact information; coalescing said first and second results to produce a coalesced result; and providing said coalesced result.