The Z39.50 Standard--Almost a Reality.

Zeeman, Joe

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Publication Date: 1992

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The Z39.50 Standard--Almost a Reality.

Zeeman, Joe

Canadian Library Journal, v49 n4 p273-76 Aug 1992

Describes Z39.50, a standard prepared by the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) for information retrieval that allows two computer systems connected to a network to exchange messages for the purpose of searching databases and receiving records. Canada's involvement is discussed, and possible library applications are described. (LRW)

Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Standards

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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