Pearl: A Journal of Library and Information Science
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 4

Z39.50 – An Overview

  • Author:
  • B. Vijayalakshmi
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 266 to 270

Abstract

Z39.50 is a client–server protocol for searching and retrieving information from remote computer databases. It is covered by ANSI/NISO standard Z39.50, and ISO standard 23950. The standard's maintenance agency is the Library of Congress. This paper describes about overview, definition, versions, application, process, implication, Z39.50 on the web & advantages of Z39.50.