I have been working with a committee regarding the implementation of library resources in distance education. We have been experimenting with open sources on the web. The last resource that I used was LibX. LibX is a catalog tool that uses COins (content objects in spans)
The standard used by COins is Z39.88, open URL resolver. I believe that Z 39.88 does for distance education what Z39.50 did for libraries.
LibX provides a way to design your toolbar according to the electronic resources available through your library. It allows you to put your catalog on your toolbar as well as open resolvers for databases. Below is the permanent URL for the LibX I set up for my library. You can set up your own LibX by going to LibX.org and clicking on "create your own libx now". It's best to use Firefox because Firefox extensions are easier to download and can be deleted easily.
Creating LibX tutorial
http://www.westga.edu/~library/depts/li/LibX/CreatingLibX/CreatingLibX.html
The permanent URL for the Firefox extension for my LibX is http://libx.org/editions/54/04/540415BC/libx-540415BC.xpi and for the IE plugin is http://libx.org/editions/54/04/540415BC/libx-540415BC.exe.
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