On 9/22/12 6:01 PM, cr...@gtek.biz wrote: [snip] > And a related side question. From my reading, I've learned that the > Z39.50 protocol is used to query databases, usually library related. > Is anyone aware of an ISBN database table that can be downloaded by > the user, preferably in a format that can be imported into MySQL or > PostgreSQL? [snip]
You could use Perl and ZOOM to make Z39.50 queries directly: http://search.cpan.org/~mirk/Net-Z3950-ZOOM/lib/ZOOM.pod For background see the Bath Profile: http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/interop-focus/bath/ There are also bindings for C, C++ and PHP. You'll find them at IndexData's web site. As far as importing into MySQL or Postgresql, that is up to how you decide to map the Bath Profile (most likely the one used) over to your own database structure. The database being queried via Z39.50 probably has its data in the MARC21 format and has over 1000 fields and subfields each with a specific meaning. Regards /Lars -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/505dd82e.9020...@gmail.com
