Flexible API STandard for E-content NISO (FASTEN)

The basis for the MARC (Machine Readable Catalog) record, this standard specifies the requirements for a generalized interchange format that can be used for the communication of records in any media.

This standard specifies the use of ANSI/NISO Z39.50-2003 in library applications. It specifies Z39.50 client and Z39.50 server behavior for search and retrieval across online library catalogs. The specifications included in this standard use The Bath Profile: A Z39.50 Specification for Library Applications and Resource Discovery (Release 2) as its foundation. Conformant use of this standard will improve interoperability between Z39.50 implementations.

This standard defines a client/server based service and protocol for Information Retrieval. It specifies procedures and formats for a client to search a database provided by a server, retrieve database records, and perform related information retrieval functions. The protocol addresses communication between information retrieval applications at the the client and server; it does not address interaction between the client and the end-user.

Specifies display requirements for holdings statements for bibliographic items to promote consistency in the communication and exchange of holdings information. The standard applies to holdings statements for bibliographic items in any physical or electronic medium. It may be applied to electronic resources available to an institution, either under its control, or available under other arrangements. It applies to both manual and automated means of recording holdings. This standard replaces both the Serial Holdings Standard Z39.44 and the Non-Serials Holdings standard Z39.57. The 2006 edition is a maintenance revision of the 1999 standard. The changes are minor updates, corrections, or editorial clarifications based on comments received from the systematic review of the standard.

This standard supersedes (combines) the following two NISO standards: Z39.44 - 1986 Serial Holdings Statement Z39.57 - 1989 Holding Statements for Non-Serial Items Z39.44 superseded the following withdrawn standard: Z39.42 - 1980 Serial Holdings Statements at the Summary Level.

ESPReSSO explores practical solutions for improving the success of single sign-on (SSO) authentication technologies for providing a seamless experience for the user and makes recommendations for promoting the adoption of one or more of these solutions to make the access improvements a reality.

The Journal Article Tag Suite provides a common XML format in which publishers and archives can exchange journal content. The JATS provides a set of XML elements and attributes for describing the textual and graphical content of journal articles as well as some non-article material such as letters, editorials, and book and product reviews. 

NOTE: THIS IS A PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE JATS STANDARD.  THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE STANDARD IS AVAILABLE.