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Maximizing Functions with Metalib X-Server by David Walker

Learn about the X-Server and how it enhances the Metalib interface, enabling you to build various systems and create a robust web services infrastructure with XML technology. Discover the advantages of the Xerxes framework and its benefits in developing customizable, accessible interfaces.

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Maximizing Functions with Metalib X-Server by David Walker

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  1. Doing More with Metalib The X-Server David WalkerCalifornia State UniversitySan Marcos

  2. What is the X-Server? • Custom Metalib interface • Building other types of systems • Part of a complete Web services infrastructure

  3. What is the X-Server? • XML Server • Application Programming Interface (API)

  4. Typical Application Data Layer Application Layer Presentation Layer

  5. XML-based Application Data Layer Application Layer

  6. XML-based Application Data Layer Application Layer XML layer

  7. What is the Metalib X-Server? Data Layer Application Layer XML layer Custom Presentation Layer

  8. Xerxes

  9. Advantages • Build a more usable interface • Build a more accessible interface • Much simpler model for interface development • Interface changes immune to system upgrades • You can add or change functionality as well

  10. Advantages (cont’d) • Build other types of systems • Integrate library content into other campus systems • Portals • Course management systems • Institutional repositories • Centerpiece of a web services oriented infrastructure

  11. Questions? David Walker California State University, San Marcos dwalker@csusm.edu http://public.csusm.edu/dwalker

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