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Abstract:
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Interoperability is a key issue for resource discovery in a library consortia environment.
Interoperability is a concept that addresses the extend to which different types of computers,
networks, operating systems and applications work together effectively to exchange
information in a useful and meaningful manner. The technology enabled library consortia
environment is heterogeneous, it hosts many different technologies, various data, multiple
applications and other networked resources. There are several emerging standards, which
have been developed to facilitate the interchange of data in a distributed environment.
Such standards make it possible to perform seamless searches across several distributed
resources, which have been implemented on different platforms. Z39.50 standard is
becoming an important strategic tool for libraries and other information organizations. The
use of Z39.50 can enhance resource sharing by providing a single interface to search
multiple information resources. This paper discusses about the z39.50 standard, various
components of z39.50 system and its applications in the library consortia environment. |