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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is pleased to announce
an opportunity for public, academic, and other TexShare libraries
to participate in the Uplift Pilot Program for the Library of Texas
Resource Discovery Service. Uplift is defined as the process of
enhancing a local library catalog so that it supports the standards
and profiles required for the Resource Discovery Service. This pilot
program will provide funding and technical support in order to upgrade
and/or add Z39.50 server capability to local library catalogs. This
will prepare the local catalogs for full
participation in the Resource Discovery Service. Many Texas librarians
have seen presentations about this project at TLA or at their regional
library system meetings. This project has been developed with support
from the Texas Center for Digital Knowledge at the University of
North
Texas and funded through a Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund
grant. See http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/lot/index.html
for further information about the Library of Texas project.
Libraries must have an Internet connection and use an automated
library system. Libraries of all types, sizes, and regions will
be included in this pilot program. Application date may be a factor
in selecting libraries for participation so please apply as soon
as possible. Applicants that are not selected for the Pilot Program
may be invited to participate in future uplift efforts.
Each library must apply on-line at http://www.unt.edu/zlot/call.htm.
You will be asked to provide some contact information and to identify
the product and version number you use for your automated library
system. If you are currently running a Z39.50 server we will need
the address, port, and database name for it. (like star.tsl.state.tx.us,
port 2200, "unicorn") The collected data will not be disclosed,
made available to third parties, or otherwise used for a purpose
other than this, except with the consent of the submitting library
or as required by law or regulation.
Apply today! Feel free
to contact me if you have any questions.
Kevin Marsh - Developer,
Networked Services Texas State Library and Archives Commission Library
Resource Sharing Division 512/463-5534 KMarsh@tsl.state.tx.us
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