David Walker California State University San Marcos Doing More with Metalib The X-Server

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

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

Data Layer Application Layer Presentation Layer Typical Application

Data Layer Application Layer XML-based Application

Data Layer Application Layer XML layer XML-based Application

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

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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

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

Questions? David Walker California State University, San Marcos