Z39.50 is an international information retrieval standard that enables communication between computer systems, including those that operate on different hardware and use different library software (e.g. Amlib, Spydus, Sirsi, etc.). Searching of other libraries and databases is performed simultaneously in a single search (parallel searching).
Amlib provides an integrated Z39.50 Client (also known as ZClient) within the Amlib Catalogue module for easily searching of other libraries and databases. The Amlib ZClient has an additional benefit of being able to select a range of records from a search result and immediately import into the Amlib Catalogue databases – an easy way for creating orders and importing marc records.
Note: Use of the Bibliographic records via Z39.50 is subject to the terms and conditions of the Source Library.
Description |
Explanation |
Value |
---|---|---|
A server is not working if it does respond in XXX seconds |
Can be any amount of time you want to wait |
60 |
Alternate path to Z39.50 client |
Not currently used- leave blank |
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Display all records as (US)Marc or (UK)Marc |
Display Marc records in US or UK version |
US |
Tag(s) to use when Displaying a Title |
Can be as many Tags as you like |
245 |
Tag(s) to use when Displaying an Author |
Can be as many Tags as you like |
100,110 |
Servers are the Libraries or databases you wish to search. A list of accessible Z39.50 target databases in Australia can be found at the following link from the National Library, About Z39.50, Databases available via the Z39.50 Gateway.
To enter a new server to Search:
* Note: The two most common ports for Z39.50 federated searching are 210 and 7090. These ports need an open path originating from the each client machine to each external server.
The Servers being searched can be grouped together so that parallel searches are performed across multiple databases.
Total number of selections |
Records selected (usually 1) |
Number already imported |
Successful imports in the current session |
Number that cannot be imported |
Sometimes an external ZServer may block Importing |
Total number to be imported |
Records that will be imported |
Security Lvl New entries |
50 is the default. This can be higher or lower depending on User logon access desired. |
Refresh any affected items |
This will overwrite existing matching catalogues |
Enter a comma separated list of tag (in 3 digit format) that you never wish to import eg 008,631 |
Enter tags you do not wish to import |
List of catalogues that should be retained in case of matching catalogue record |
Enter tags you do not wish to be overwritten e.g. 099, 082 |
All the imported records can be placed into a Saved File. Use the Browse button to choose a Saved File |
Enter a new name for a file or use Browse to create a file name or use an existing file |