Auto-Graphics Expands Users' Collections Exposure Through Participation in the Open Archives Initiative (OAI).AGent Digital Collections[TM] Now OAI-PMH OAI-PMH Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting Compliant POMONA, Calif. -- Auto-Graphics, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :AUGR) (Pink Sheets:AUGR), a technology innovator providing library automation solutions for over 35 years, today announced that AGent Digital Collections[TM], a web-based collection preservation and delivery solution, is compliant with the Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) is a protocol developed by the Open Archives Initiative. It is used to harvest (or collect) the metadata descriptions of the records in an archive so that services can be built using metadata from many (OAI-PMH). The addition of this functionality allows for repository interoperability through OAIster, a popular and freely available union catalog union catalog n. A library catalog combining in alphabetical sequence the contents of more than one catalog or library. of digital resources that last year experienced more than 625,000 search hits. Collection owners using AGent Digital Collections now have the opportunity to make their items public via OAIster, which provides a central search location for disparate digital collections from all over the world in an easy-to-use, searchable interface. OAIster provides access to over 11 million records from more than 750 contributors in order to serve as a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for users interested in useful, academically-oriented digital resources. "Interoperability with other standards-based systems is at the heart of the AGent platform," commented Paul Cope, president of Auto-Graphics. "We are proud to offer a functional and affordable product that allows customers to quickly build and share digital collections, bringing significant value through the preservation of archival information." AGent Digital Collections provides immediate collection development and public display. Once a user logs in, digital files can be uploaded and cataloged in minutes using the simple data entry web form. An optional advanced metadata editing tool is also available for more experienced catalogers. Once the record is uploaded to the hosted server it becomes instantly available for public view. The collection can also be made universally available for searching via federated search Federated search is the simultaneous search of multiple online databases and is an emerging feature of automated, Web-based library and information retrieval systems. It is also often referred to as a portal, as opposed to simply a Web-based search engine. products and as a Z39.50 target. About Auto-Graphics, Inc. Founded in 1950, Auto-Graphics has been a technology innovator for more than five decades, providing data automation solutions to customers across multiple industries. For the past 35 years, Auto-Graphics has helped libraries of all sizes become more efficient and patron-centric. Its flagship solution, AGent[TM], is one of the most comprehensive library automation platforms available today, allowing libraries of any size to manage, share and search their resources. The AGent integrated product suite - currently used by more than 5,000 libraries in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. - comprises a complete ILS ILS In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Israeli Shekel. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. system for public libraries; a robust ILL solution for consortial entities and member libraries; and a powerful federated search solution for both public and academic libraries. For more information, please visit www.auto-graphics.com. [c] 2006 Auto-Graphics, Inc. All rights reserved. AGent, AGent Digital Collections, AGent Resource Sharing, AGent Search and AGent VERSO ver·so n. pl. ver·sos 1. A left-hand page of a book or the reverse side of a leaf, as opposed to the recto. 2. The back of a coin or medal. are trademarks of Auto-Graphics, Inc. |
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