Table of Contents
Improving Z39.50 Interoperability with a Focus on
User Requirements
Presentation Components
ANSI/NISO Z39.50 ISO23950
Characterizing Z39.50
Problems We All Face
Interoperability
Levels of Interoperability
Threats to Interoperability
Standardized representations of query and database
record
Interoperability & Z39.50 Searching
Interoperability & Z39.50 Retrieval
PPT Slide
Profiles -- Detailed Z39.50 Specifications
Importance of Profiles
The Z Texas Profile: User-Driven
Step 1: Identifying Requirements
Step 2: Specifying Z39.50
Scope and Structure of the Profile
Addressing Semantic Interoperability
Step 3: Implementing
The Bath Profile
Example of Query Specification
Query Specification
Assessing Goodness of Products
Aspects of an Interoperability Testbed
Final Thoughts |