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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 shows the name, address, port,
+ reliability info, search attributes and many other useful data,
+ that eases interoperability.
+ <p>
+ </p>
+ If you are aware of a target that is not represented in our
+ directory, please add it or send us a mail 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 directory as comprehensive as possible.
+ <p>
+ </p>
+ <b>DISCLAIMER</b>: The systems listed are generally made
+ available without charge for testing or general use. Additional
+ functionality may be available to registered users of each
+ system. The information presented here should not be considered
+ indicative of the general functionality of any given software
+ system or installation. This information is made available for
+ recreational purposes only, and Index Data assumes no
+ responsibility or warranty for its correctness. Use at your own
+ discretion.
</p>
<p>
- Read more about
- <a href="/software.html">the IRSpy software</a>.
+ <small>
+ Read more about
+ <a href="/software.html">the IRSpy software</a>.
+ </small>
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