How can I connect to IUCAT with a Z39.50 client?
The Z39.50 protocol allows different systems to exchange database data. Libraries use it to facilitate communication among library automation systems. Some bibliographic citation management software (e.g., EndNote) uses Z39.50 to extract information from library databases.
While the following is detailed information about the IUCAT Z39.50 server, the basic connection information needed by most clients is the hostname, database name, port number, and attribute set.
Description of the Indiana University (IUCAT) SirsiDynix Symphony Z39.50 server
Database information
- Database Name: UNICORN
- Database Description: The Indiana University Catalog, IUCAT
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Domain Name (or Host):
libprd.uits.indiana.edu - Port Number: 2200
- Server Software Vendor: SirsiDynix Corporation
Attribute set ID
The attribute set ID is Bib-1 Attribute Set Profile.
Attribute type
The attribute types are Type-1 and Type-101.
Initialization service
- Z39.50 Protocol Version: 3
- Preferred Message Size: 65530 bytes
- Maximum Record Size: 65530 bytes
Server options supported
The following server options are supported:
- Sorting
- Scanning
- Cross Reference
- Result Set Naming
- Intermediate Results
- Result Set Deletes
Element set names
The element set names are Full and Brief.
Record syntax
The record syntax is MARC.
UITS support contact
For IUCAT Z39.50 support, email the Library
Information Systems (LIS) team with the subject line
ATTENTION: Z39.50 Question .
Note: LIS supports the IUCAT Z39.50 server. For help with other referencing software, see At IU, where can I get help with EndNote, ProCite, and Reference Manager?
To avoid incompatibility issues with EndNote 8 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), upgrade to a later version of EndNote. You can download a current version from IUware.
Last modified on October 13, 2009.
