Z39.50 documentation

Getting Started

• Getting Started with OCLC Z39.50 Cataloging

  Setting up and starting to use Z39.50 Cataloging software.

• Z39.50 Configuration Guide for OCLC Z39.50 Cataloging

  Technical specifications for connecting a Z39.50 client to the OCLC Z39.50 server

• Setting Holdings for OCLC Z39.50-Derived Records via Batchloading

  Procedures for submitting library holdings information to OCLC via batchload

Using

• Searching Tips for OCLC Z39.50 Authorities

  General and index-specific searching tips for those configuring the library's Z39.50 client for use with the OCLCAuthoritiesLC database.

• Searching Tips for OCLC Z39.50 Cataloging

  General and index-specific searching tips for those configuring the library's Z39.50 client for use with WorldCat. Inludes information for non-Latin scripts.

• Searching Tips for OCLC Z39.50 Heritage of the Printed Book

  General searching tips for those configuring the library's Z39.50 client for use with the Heritage of the Printed Book database (OCLCHPB). Inludes information for non-Latin scripts.

• Searching Tips for OCLC Z39.50 Institution Records

  General searching tips for those configuring the library's Z39.50 client for use with the OCLCInstitutionRecords database. Inludes information for non-Latin scripts.

• Z39.50 Database Update Implementation for OCLC Z39.50 Cataloging: Extended Service Definition

  The general definition used by OCLC to implement the capabilities for setting institution holding symbols and producing catalog cards in its target server.

Related

• Connexion: Searching WorldCat Quick Reference

  Overview of alternative searching methods for cataloging in WorldDat using Connexion

• Searching WorldCat Indexes

  Detailed descriptions and examples of WorldCat indexes for searching using the Connexion client or browser interface or the FirstSearch WorldCat or Resource Sharing interface