Accessing the Library Catalog via Z39.50 Clients
The following information is provided for those who wish to configure Z39.50-compliant client software to connect to the University of Chicago Catalog, a Z39.50-compliant database using software supplied by SirsiDynix.
EndNote users may download a customized connection file for best results.
The data as shown in the Connections Settings and Search Attributes sections below should be applicable to any Z39.50 client software. However, the Z39.50 standard includes several options for software developers. As a result, a Z39.50 client and a Z39.50 server may each have unique characteristics that, if known, will ensure successful connectivity and complete availability of all relevant data from the Z39.50 server. Therefore, when we have such knowledge, we have provided additional guidance in configuring specific Z39.50 clients. If you have additional information or experience in connecting your Z39.50 client to the University of Chicago Catalog, please use the email address below to send your information for posting on this page as a convenience for other users.
I. Settings/Search Attributes for Any Z39.50 Client
Connection Settings
| Setting | Value |
| Server Name | IPAC |
| Name of the Machine | ipac.lib.uchicago.edu |
| Port | 210 |
| Authentication/Password for Access Restrictions | None |
| Data Format | OPAC |
| Database Name | uofc |
| URL | http://ipac.lib.uchicago.edu/ |
Search Attributes
| Search Description | Use | Structure |
| Title Keyword | 4 | 3 |
| Title Phrase | 4 | 1 |
| Journal Title Keyword | 504 | 3 |
| Journal Title Phrase | 504 | 1 |
| Author Keyword | 1003 | 3 |
| Author | 1003 | 1 |
| Subject Keyword | 21 | 3 |
| Subject | 21 | 1 |
| Series Keyword | 5 | 3 |
| Series | 5 | 1 |
| Keyword Anywhere | 1017 | 2 |
| Notes Keyword | 63 | 3 |
| ISBN (without hyphens) | 7 | 3 |
| ISSN (without hyphens) | 8 | 3 |
| Place of Publication | 59 | 3 |
| Publisher | 1008 | 3 |
| System Control Number (035) | 1007 | 3 |
II. Helpful Information for Configuring EndNote
Note: Click here to find a connection file for the University of Chicago Library Catalog, both Windows and Macintosh versions. Otherwise, use the following information to create your own connection file.
1. In Connection Settings, enter the following values:
| Field Label | Value |
| Server | IPAC |
| Server Address | ipac.lib.uchicago.edu |
| Database | uofc |
| Database Name | uofc |
| Element Set | F |
| Port | 210 |
| Record Syntax | OPAC |
| Text | ANSEL |
2. In Templates, make sure Tag 852 has the following subfield(s):
$bCall Number$cCall Number$hCall Number$iCall Number$tCallNumber$zCall Number
3. There is no setting in EndNote that will bring over the hyphens that separate subject heading subdivisions. The data from subject heading fields comes directly from the MARC record; the MARC standard specifically excludes the use of hyphens in subject heading fields. [Our system software supplies the hyphens in our Catalog as display constants.] We have suggested to ISI ResearchSoft that an option to add-in the hyphens be provided within the EndNote software.
Always remember to save your changes when creating or editing your EndNote connection file(s).
III. Helpful Information for Configuring ProCite 5.0 (Windows Version)
1. Select Tools--Internet Search. Then click on the Hosts box; then the Configure Hosts button; and finally New Host.
2. Enter the following values:
| Field Label | Value |
| Host Name | IPAC |
| Domain Name or IP address | ipac.lib.uchicago.edu |
| Port Number | 210 |
| Library Type | Academic |
| Location | USA |
| URL | http://ipac.lib.uchicago.edu/ipac/i |
3. ProCite will prompt for Search Attributes immediately after this information is entered and OK is clicked. Enter the Search Attributes as shown above in Section I.
4. Unlike EndNote, ProCite does not incorporate a setting for Record Snytax which, assuming the correct value is selected, allows you to import non-MARC data. The University of Chicago Catalog uses a system which stores Location and Call Number data in non-MARC records. As far as we can determine at this time, there is no setting in ProCite which would allow you to import this data from our catalog.