You can access other library databases using the Z39.50 protocol. (For example, you can search the Library of Congress.) The Z39.50 protocol standardizes how different types of library systems share database information. Using this protocol, users can search and retrieve information from libraries on different automation systems if they have a compatible Z39.50 server. You can search remote and local Z39.50 databases from Horizon staff search windows.
Before you can use this feature, your system administrator must set it up. (For instructions, see “Setting Up Z39.50 Communication” in the “Searching Setup” chapter of the System Administration Guide.)
To search a Z39.50 database
1 | Activate the Z39.50 Search process. |
The default location of this process is the Searching folder on the navigation bar.
Horizon displays the Select a Z39.50 Server dialog box.
2 | Highlight the server you want to search. |
You can choose only one server at a time.
3 | Click Connect. |
Horizon displays a Z39.50 Search window:
4 | Choose the Z39.50 index you want to search. |
5 | Enter a search term in the Search for field. |
6 | Search for an item. |
7 | When you finish searching, click Disconnect. |
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