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+ <h2>The Z39.50 Target Directory</h2>
<p>
- <b>IRSpy</b> maintains a registry of information retrieval
- targets supporting standard IR protocols such as
+ The Z39.50 Target Directory contains all the
<a href="http://lcweb.loc.gov/z3950/agency/"
>ANSI/NISO Z39.50 (ISO 23950)</a>
and
<a href="http://www.loc.gov/sru"
- >the SRU/SRW web services</a>.
- Each registry entry consists of both mechanical information,
- such as the indexes supported for searching and the record
- syntax and schemas supported for retrievel, and metadata such as
- database titles, authors and descriptions.
+ >the SRU/SRW</a>.
+ targets known to us. The tables show the name, address, port,
+ reliability info, search attributes and other data useful
+ for achieving interoperability.
</p>
<p>
- Read more about
- <a href="/software.html">the IRSpy software</a>.
+ We at Index Data know that the records currently in this
+ directory represent only a fraction of the Z39.50/SRU/SRW
+ compliant databases that exist. Our aim is to make this
+ directory as comprehensive as possible. To that end, we ask
+ your help. If you are aware of a Z39.50 compliant target that
+ is not represented in our directory, please add it or send us
+ email with the details. Also, if you should happen to find an
+ error in our data or have additional information, please don't
+ hesitate to contact us so that we can make the target
+ information as accurate and comprehensive as possible.
+ </p>
+ <p>
+ <b>DISCLAIMERS</b>: Most of the systems listed are generally
+ made available without charge for testing or general use, but
+ many require authorization, either for access or additional
+ functionality. The Target Directory does not contain
+ authentication information, and it is not meant to be a
+ substitute for authentication/authorization procedures many
+ targets require. In addition, the information presented here
+ should not be considered indicative either of the functionality
+ of the native interface of the target, or of the functionality
+ of any given software system or installation. This directory is
+ made available for evaluation purposes only. Although we try to
+ make it as accurate as we can, Index Data assumes no
+ responsibility or warranty for its correctness.
+ </p>
+ <p>
+ <small>
+ Read more about
+ <a href="/software.html">the IRSpy software</a>.
+ </small>
</p>
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