A number of Christchurch City Libraries’ databases can be accessed via a Z39.50 connection:
Terms of Use
Viewing and searching access via Z39.50 to Christchurch City Libraries’ databases is welcomed. We expect that normal usage is to view our records only.
In the spirit of collaboration, we ask that our records are not downloaded for re-use without prior discussion.
No software vendor may advocate use of Z39.50 downloading from Christchurch City Libraries’ databases
We will need some details from you before setting up a connection due to our organisation’s security requirements. Please contact us at libraryit@ccc.govt.nz for more information.
Databases
Christchurch City Libraries Catalogue
- Domain: catalogue.ccc.govt.nz
- Port: 2200
- Database Name: Unicorn
- Record Format: MARC
- Vendor: SirsiDynix Corporation (Unicorn)
- SirsiDynix’s z39.50 Information
- SirsiDynix's Unicorn Z39.50 Server Configuration
- SirsiDynix Unicorn Bath Profile Version 1.1 Z39.50 Server Configuration
PAPERS (Index to the Press and the Christchurch Star)
- Domain: catalogue.ccc.govt.nz
- Port: 2220
- Database Name: PAPERS
- Record Format: MARC
- Vendor: SirsiDynix Corporation (Unicorn)
Te Kerēme - a selective index to the Ngāi Tahu claim.
- Domain: catalogue.ccc.govt.nz
- Port: 2220
- Database Name: CLAIMS
- Record Format: MARC
- Vendor: SirsiDynix Corporation (Unicorn)
Related Information
- ANSI/NISO Z39.50-2003 (S2014) Information Retrieval: Application Service Definition & Protocol Specification
- NISO Z39.50 Resource Page
- Z39.50 Maintenance Agency (Library of Congress)
- Library of Congress Z39.50/Web gateway (Useful for testing)
- Z39.50 Implementors Group (ZIG)
- Common Query Language (CQL)
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Z39.50 Target directory
Collection of addresses for active Z39.50 servers (includes statistics, and supported attributes). - New Zealand Z39.50 Connection Information
